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Sullivan considers windmills
The Sullivan Town Board tonight will consider a six-month moratorium on residential windmills.
Wind power is not a contested issue in the town right now, but local lawmakers said they need time to regulate how and where the devices can be installed. With escalating energy prices and growing interest in alternative energy sources, town officials want regulations in place before the systems become commonplace, said Town Clerk Charlotte Ferstler.
"The issue is more with the placement of them," she said. "In some places, they are more distracting than others."
Town Attorney Donald Colella previously said the wind-power systems can be noisy and disruptive if they're not maintained. The devices are expensive, costing up to $15,000, and the installation is an involved process.
April 2, 2008
by Aaron Gifford
in The Post-Standard
Town board weighs the pros, cons and restrictions of wind-powered systems.
The Sullivan Town Board tonight will consider a six-month moratorium on residential windmills.
Wind power is not a contested issue in the town right now, but local lawmakers said they need time to regulate how and where the devices can be installed. With escalating energy prices and growing interest in alternative energy sources, town officials want regulations in place before the systems become commonplace, said Town Clerk Charlotte Ferstler.
"The issue is more with the placement of them," she said. "In some places, they are more distracting than others."... [continue via Web link]
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