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A new wind blows in Layton; Alternative energy putting down roots near Weber Canyon
Taking easterly winds in a new direction could provide South Weber and Layton residents near the mouth of Weber Canyon with an alternative energy source.
That is, if zoning issues can be remedied, costs met, regulations drafted and not-in-my-backyard battles kept to a minimum.
Layton Mayor Steve Curtis is interested in his city pursuing wind turbines as an alternative energy source. ...But before officials in any community turn their face to the wind in search of an alternative energy source, an expert associated with the work done on the small wind farm in Spanish Fork has some advice.
October 13, 2008
by Bryon Saxton
in Standard-Examiner
Taking easterly winds in a new direction could provide South Weber and Layton residents near the mouth of Weber Canyon with an alternative energy source.
That is, if zoning issues can be remedied, costs met, regulations drafted and not-in-my-backyard battles kept to a minimum.
Layton Mayor Steve Curtis is interested in his city pursuing wind turbines as an alternative energy source.
Meanwhile, some South Weber residents have already contacted city officials seeking approval to erect small backyard wind turbines on their properties.
"We have had some residents call and asked that they want to put one of these things in," said South Weber City... [continue via Web link]
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