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Company delays Roanoke County wind farm
The company, which once hoped to have the power-generating turbines spinning by the end of this year, said its decision was based on the uncertain future of government incentives for wind energy. ...Invenergy's announcement was seen as a setback for local supporters of renewable energy, but good news for some Poor Mountain residents, who fear that the 443-foot-tall turbines will be a noisy eyesore to their peaceful community.
May 27, 2012
by Laurence Hammack
in The Roanoke Times
The sight of wind turbines atop Roanoke County's highest mountain -- a view dreamed of by some and dreaded by others -- is at least three years away.
Invenergy, a Chicago-based wind energy company with plans to build 15 to 18 giant windmills on Poor Mountain, has pushed its target date to 2015.
The company, which once hoped to have the power-generating turbines spinning by the end of this year, said its decision was based on the uncertain future of government incentives for wind energy.
"Due to the uncertainty associated with the federal production... [continue via Web link]
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