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Turbulence over turbines at Virginia's first planned wind farm
September 16, 2007 by Scott Harper in The Virginia Pilot
September 16, 2007 by Scott Harper in The Virginia Pilot
The ferocity of local opinions against the project has raised questions about Virginia's future as a wind-energy producer, with surrounding counties unsure about opening their mountaintops to investors, too.
The debate also comes as entrepreneurs in other states are rushing to erect turbines, take advantage of federal tax credits and create electricity without the emissions linked to global warming.
Supes delay decision - It’s a matter of timing
September 7, 2006 by James Jacenich, Staff Writer in The Recorder
September 7, 2006 by James Jacenich, Staff Writer in The Recorder
MONTEREY — “Now is not the time,” said Highland County supervisor Jerry Rexrode in response to a request for money and a letter of support for a feasibility study to establish a tourist trail in the Alleghany Highlands. “Maybe six months from now and I would support it,” he said.
At Tuesday night’s supervisors’ meeting, the trail idea concerned officials because of pending litigation faced by the county.
Rexrode said he does not oppose tourism or money
spent to enhance tourism in Highland, but repeated it was the wrong time to commit to the project.
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