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Tazewell wind farm backers have their say
Supporters of a proposed wind farm outnumbered opponents for the first time during a public hearing in Tazewell County.
The Tazewell County Zoning Board of Appeals held its third public hearing Tuesday night, allowing comments on the proposed Rail Splitter Wind Farm by Houston-based Horizon Wind Energy LLC. ...Opponents of the wind farm have dominated the two previous public hearings with about a dozen speakers. They say the towers will lower property values, cause noise pollution and create an eyesore. Six people opposed to the wind farm spoke Tuesday.
But residents who plan to host towers on their land and receive up to $500 a month to do it told the board about the benefits the towers would bring.
April 16, 2008
by Kevin Sampier
in Journal Star
Supporters of a proposed wind farm outnumbered opponents for the first time during a public hearing in Tazewell County.
The Tazewell County Zoning Board of Appeals held its third public hearing Tuesday night, allowing comments on the proposed Rail Splitter Wind Farm by Houston-based Horizon Wind Energy LLC.
"The general public will benefit from this wind farm," said Delavan resident Greg Tarter, who was one of seven people who spoke in support of the farm that would bring 38 wind towers to Tazewell County and others to Logan County. "I'd rather have that than coal or nuclear."
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