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Wind farm zoning not a federal concern
If wind farm, and or, wind turbine opponents had any doubt they are fighting an uphill battle in the debate on the Lancaster Wind Farm and EcoGrove Wind LLC, consider the opinions held by representatives at the federal level.
Contacted Friday, spokesmen for both Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Don Manzullo (R-Egan) steered clear of opinions on what they termed "local" issues.
April 27, 2007
by Eric Petermann
in The Journal-Standard
If wind farm, and or, wind turbine opponents had any doubt they are fighting an uphill battle in the debate on the Lancaster Wind Farm and EcoGrove Wind LLC, consider the opinions held by representatives at the federal level.
Contacted Friday, spokesmen for both Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rep. Don Manzullo (R-Egan) steered clear of opinions on what they termed "local" issues.
Durbin was the featured speaker April 21 in Ellsworth, the new site of a wind farm that will eventually power 120,000 homes from the electricity generated by 240 turbines.
Durbin said the project is representative of "a great awakening for... [continue via Web link]
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