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18 turbines set to spin; all eyes turn to DeKalb
The winds of approval blew east Tuesday as the Lee County Board sanctioned 18 potential wind turbines, leaving DeKalb County the last word on the project's remaining 132 turbines.
If DeKalb County gives its OK, the turbines will be built in Alto and Willow Creek townships in Lee County's northeastern corner.
NextEra Energy Resources, the company leading the project, said the turbines would be erected this summer, with a targeted completion date in December.
February 17, 2009
by Chase Castle
in Sauk Valley News
DIXON - The winds of approval blew east Tuesday as the Lee County Board sanctioned 18 potential wind turbines, leaving DeKalb County the last word on the project's remaining 132 turbines.
If DeKalb County gives its OK, the turbines will be built in Alto and Willow Creek townships in Lee County's northeastern corner.
NextEra Energy Resources, the company leading the project, said the turbines would be erected this summer, with a targeted completion date in December.
Board member Dick Binder opposed the plan, citing a need to limit how many turbines the county can host before advancing another project.
"With our plan, it will... [continue via Web link]
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