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Government suppresses noise protection expert advice
New Evidence Shows that Government Suppressed Expert Advice to Lower Wind Turbine Noise Limits Intended to Protect Residents. Summary New evidence released by the Dept. of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request shows that Government suppressed a recommendation by its own acoustics consultants to tighten current noise regulations on wind turbines in order to protect local residents from night time noise. This does little credit to the Department, and must be corrected immediately. Introduction . . . Complete article »
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Noise Case — Den Brook Valley
The government guidance for measurement of wind farm noise is a document known as ‘ETSU 97’. This guidance was produced over 10 years ago and since it was drafted, wind turbine size has dramatically increased and problems – which the ETSU methodology does not address – have come to light at several established wind farms. Although it is still official government guidance, most noise experts now accept that ETSU 97 does not adequately deal with certain potential noise impacts of wind farms. . . . Complete article »
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