Proposed Bill Would Give Local Governments More Say Over Wind Turbine Projects

Friday, March 10th, 2023 -- 8:11 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Two state lawmakers want to give local governments more say over wind turbine projects.

Citing public health concerns, Senator Andre Jacque and Representative Ty Boden seek co-sponsors on a bill to restore the ability of towns and counties to impose restrictions on new turbine projects, that are more restrictive than Public Service Commission rules.

A sponsorship memo cites the January collapse of a wind turbine in Dodge County, and notes turbine projects may potentially not be a good fit in some areas given the density of rural homes.

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