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Stockholm mulls neighborly benefits in wind law
A town committee has been exploring a potential local wind law with two unusual provisions. The law would require a wind energy company to publicly disclose any land use agreements it makes with property owners to build turbines. It would also mandate the company provide some compensation to neighboring properties.
May 17, 2012
by Brian Hayden
in Watertown Daily Times
STOCKHOLM - If wind turbines rise on Stockholm residents' properties, town officials hope their neighbors will benefit too.
A town committee has been exploring a potential local wind law with two unusual provisions. The law would require a wind energy company to publicly disclose any land use agreements it makes with property owners to build turbines. It would also mandate the company provide some compensation to neighboring properties.
"The benefits of the lease would be spread over the complete shadow of the tower," Supervisor Clark S. Decker said. "We're hoping to see if we'd be able to spread the award of the... [continue via Web link]
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