Lowell still wary of wind project plan; Residents worry about environmental impact
LOWELL, Vt. — Developers of a proposed wind farm in northern Vermont have promised to pay the town of Lowell up to $535,000 a year, but some residents worry about the environmental impact and the potential harm to property values.
The project being led by Green Mountain Power calls for 16 to 24 turbines on Lowell Mountain. At a public meeting this week, company president Mary Powell said the utility would abandon the project if residents vote against it at March town meeting.
Vermont Public Radio reported that some residents are skeptical about claims that wind projects don’t lower property values. Real estate agent Dan MacLure said he’s been trying to sell a farm near the project and has had buyers walk away when they find out about the proposal.
Associated Press
7 November 2009
Tags: Wind power, Wind energy
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