The new wind-energy project appears to pick up in west-central Michigan where Apex – another high-profile wind project, cancelled just days ago – left off. NextEra Energy, one of the world’s largest renewable energy developers, is pursuing the Ionia Wind Energy Center, having secured nearly 60 land leases in portions of Montcalm and Ionia counties, according to Waldon. The project targets southeastern Bloomer and Crystal townships in Montcalm Co…