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Proposed wind farm divides community
A 50-turbine wind farm that could begin construction as early as this year has divided neighbors, local political candidates and, just last week, even Ohio's highest court.
March 12, 2012
by Matt Sanctis
in Springfield News-Sun
50-turbine project could begin this year after Ohio Supreme Court ruling.
URBANA - A 50-turbine wind farm that could begin construction as early as this year has divided neighbors, local political candidates and, just last week, even Ohio's highest court.
The Buckeye Wind Project was the first of its kind proposed in the state but had stalled in a contentious battle that led to a split decision in the Ohio Supreme Court. In the meantime, several other projects have moved ahead.
The court ruling means the project, which could generate as much as $20 million in taxes for Champaign County, can continue. The... [continue via Web link]
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