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Townships learn about initiatives; Sleepy Eye wind farm proposed

Posted by: Lisa on November 21, 2009 9:04:43 AM

Note : http://www.nujournal.com/page/content.detail/id/510546.html

Residents voice concern over possible wind farm impact on karst topography

Posted by: Lisa on November 17, 2009 10:45:02 PM

During the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) public hearing in Harmony on Monday, Nov. 9, to gather public input regarding the proposed EcoHarmony West Wind Project, several individuals voiced concern as to how the wind farm would impact the karst topography of the area. The proposed wind project will be sited in an area of about 23,000 acres west of Harmony.

Note : http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=13&SubSectionID=22&ArticleID=28665

City turbines are on hold

Posted by: Lisa on November 17, 2009 11:38:33 AM

City officials are going back to the drawing board with their proposed wind turbine ordinance. After debate Monday, the Austin City Council decided to table the proposed ordinance because council members said it needs more research. Planning Commission chairwoman Lynn Spainhower heard from angry residents of Oak Park Village, who took exception to her remark to the council that the 350-foot setback the commission added last week was "arbitrary."

Note : http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=28&a=425678

Wind turbine ordinance tabled

Posted by: Lisa on November 17, 2009 6:27:02 AM

A vote was scheduled for Austin's City Council, on a proposed wind turbine ordinance, in the city. It would allow turbines, with several restrictions to be placed in industrial parks and commercial areas, but 350 feet away from residential buildings. ...But Monday's council never saw a vote on the issue, it was tabled on the overwhelming support of some concerned residents. A lot of people showed up to voice their disagreement with the ordinance, though it wasn't a public hearing.

Note : http://www.kimt.com/content/localnews/story/Wind-Turbine-Ordinance-Tabled/6TKFxHia60S1S9jgVzXBDA.cspx

Attorney provides legal advice on wind farm options

Posted by: Lisa on November 17, 2009 12:37:39 AM

Concerned residents have relentlessly questioned how far wind turbines should be set back from other structures in rural Goodhue County. Commissioners learned Tuesday that addressing those concerns locally regarding two proposed wind farms could be difficult. ...[County Attorney Stephen] Betcher said state law now allows counties to step in and regulate wind farms between 5 and 25 megawatts as well with PUC's help. In doing so, commissioners could impose stricter standards - including for setbacks - than the state currently does on mid-range and larger projects.

Note : http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/62933/

Windmill farm opponents prompt companies to pause

Posted by: Lisa on November 15, 2009 11:38:11 AM

A wind farm planned for southern Dakota County is getting some blowback from nearby residents. In a barrage of comments submitted to the state's Public Utilities Commission, neighbors and even a few people from other parts of the metro area criticized the proposal for a 10.84 megawatt wind farm in Greenvale Township, northeast of Northfield. The project would be the first to concentrate multiple windmills in the seven-county metro area, and many people objected to that idea.

Note : http://www.startribune.com/local/south/70123102.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUsT

Goodhue Wind files permits with PUC

Posted by: Lisa on November 14, 2009 5:39:59 PM

Critics of a proposed wind farm near Goodhue urged a state commission Thursday to scrutinize the project. Goodhue County landowners attended the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission meeting asking commissioners to question Goodhue Wind's status as a Community-Based Energy Development. C-BED developments are supposed to guarantee some level of local project ownership. The group also briefly discussed setback concerns.

Note : http://www.republican-eagle.com/event/article/id/62909/

Need, as well as concerns, for proposed wind farm site discussed during public hearing

Posted by: Lisa on November 13, 2009 9:06:20 AM

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) held a public hearing in Harmony on Monday evening to gather public input regarding the proposed EcoHarmony West Wind Project. The proposed 280 megawatt wind project will be sited in an area of about 23,000 acres west of Harmony and will consist of about 134 turbines ...The hearing was part of the public process for EcoEnergy's certificate of need and site permit application.

Note : http://bluffcountrynews.com/main.asp?SectionID=12&SubSectionID=21&ArticleID=28559

Counties deal with tax issues on turbines

Posted by: Lisa on November 11, 2009 10:55:45 AM

This is the first in a series of stories about wind turbines and their impact on the rural landscape. Future articles will look at projects coming to Nobles and Jackson counties and the impact wind farms have on our region's transportation system. A couple of years ago, Murray County collected more than $1 million in production tax revenue from the wind turbines that span the horizon along the Buffalo Ridge.

Note : http://www.dglobe.com/event/article/id/29504/

Minnesota Power: Going green means a rate hike

Posted by: Lisa on November 03, 2009 9:40:39 AM

Minnesota Power is seeking an almost 20 percent increase in rates for its residential customers to cover investments made in cleaner, greener energy. For the average residential customer, that amounts to $13 per month. "We know this is unwelcome news at an unwelcome time," said Pat Mullen, the company's vice president of marketing and public affairs. "These are improvements that need to be made. ..."The average citizen in Duluth is not going to be able to afford an increase like that," said Sue Siverson of Duluth.

Note : http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/150865/