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Sugar Grove takes breather on new windmills
Village Board members unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday night that puts a moratorium on construction of windmills, turbines and other energy-generating devices for a period of six months.
The intent is not to prohibit construction of windmills and turbines permanently, but to give the village time to research their appropriateness in the village, board members and village staff said.
July 8, 2009
by Nick Swedberg
in The Beacon News
Windmills in Sugar Grove just lost a bit of their gusto.
Village Board members unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday night that puts a moratorium on construction of windmills, turbines and other energy-generating devices for a period of six months.
The intent is not to prohibit construction of windmills and turbines permanently, but to give the village time to research their appropriateness in the village, board members and village staff said.
"Right now, a moratorium is the responsible way to do it," said village Trustee Melisa Taylor.
The moratorium may be extended after the initial six-month period, if it is determined more time for... [continue via Web link]
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