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Opponents aim to halt Newark wind project
Before Eolian Renewable Energy applies to put up 35 to 40 turbines in the Northeast Kingdom, it first has to test the wind. This involves erecting 200 foot wind measuring towers. They're called MET towers and one is planned for Hawk Rock in Newark.
The town planning commission wants state regulators to say no to the testing equipment.
June 14, 2012
by John Dillon
in Vermont Public Radio
Opponents of what would be Vermont's largest ridgeline wind development are trying to stop the project while it's still in the planning stage.
The early skirmishes involve wind testing equipment planned for the northern Caledonia County town of Newark.
Before Eolian Renewable Energy applies to put up 35 to 40 turbines in the Northeast Kingdom, it first has to test the wind, literally and figuratively.
The literal part involves erecting 200 foot wind measuring towers. They're called MET towers and one is planned for Hawk Rock in Newark.
The town planning commission... [continue via Web link]
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