July 1, 2011
Minnesota

Controversial 50-turbine wind farm approved

by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio, minnesota.publicradio.org 30 June 2011

The State Public Utilities Commission Thursday overrode county rules approved a controversial wind farm in Goodhue County.

The 50-turbine project generated strong opposition from some residents in the farming region in southeastern Minnesota.

Goodhue County adopted an ordinance requiring turbines to be at least a half-mile away from homes that do not benefit from the projects – a stipulation more restrictive than state guidelines.

The State Public Utilities Commission decided it could override the county rules, but created middle ground by requiring the developer to make a quote “good faith effort” to comply with the county ordinance.


URL to article:  https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2011/07/01/controversial-50-turbine-wind-farm-approved/