Concerned citizens question proposed wind turbine project
GUILFORD – Residents of Guilford and other nearby areas filled their town hall on Wednesday some in favor and others opposed to the proposed wind turbine project.
The meeting was held Wednesday night at the Guilford Town Hall, and officials heard concerns from citizens about the effects the turbines would have on several topics including wildlife, human health, and local aesthetics. Officials also heard from individuals in support of the project stating that it would bring notoriety, economic development, and green energy to the town.
According to the Calpine Corporation, the project is called "High Bridge Wind Farm." The company that would be building the wind turbines, the farm would be a 100 megawatt, utility-scale energy project that is proposed for eastern Chenango County in the Town of Guilford.
The company said they would build between 25-30 wind turbines. They added that each turbine requires 18 acres of land for the area containing its foundation and the turbines stand at approximately 650 feet tall, or more than 13 times the size of the Chenango County Courthouse.
Calpine Corporation Development Director Alec Jarvis spoke at the meeting and said the organization is doing its best to provide the citizens of Guilford with the information as it can. Jarvis said the company will likely hold a meeting in the future with experts available for those who have questions or concerns.
No action was taken at the meeting in regards to the project, but the Guilford Town Board discussed the details of an alternative energy law that would set the guidelines for the size of the turbines, the distance they could be away from another property, and the max amount of time citizens would have to deal with shadow flicker.
Read more in-depth article about the meeting and the proposed alternative energy law in Friday's edition of The Evening Sun.
The meeting was held Wednesday night at the Guilford Town Hall, and officials heard concerns from citizens about the effects the turbines would have on several topics including wildlife, human health, and local aesthetics. Officials also heard from individuals in support of the project stating that it would bring notoriety, economic development, and green energy to the town.
According to the Calpine Corporation, the project is called "High Bridge Wind Farm." The company that would be building the wind turbines, the farm would be a 100 megawatt, utility-scale energy project that is proposed for eastern Chenango County in the Town of Guilford.
The company said they would build between 25-30 wind turbines. They added that each turbine requires 18 acres of land for the area containing its foundation and the turbines stand at approximately 650 feet tall, or more than 13 times the size of the Chenango County Courthouse.
Calpine Corporation Development Director Alec Jarvis spoke at the meeting and said the organization is doing its best to provide the citizens of Guilford with the information as it can. Jarvis said the company will likely hold a meeting in the future with experts available for those who have questions or concerns.
No action was taken at the meeting in regards to the project, but the Guilford Town Board discussed the details of an alternative energy law that would set the guidelines for the size of the turbines, the distance they could be away from another property, and the max amount of time citizens would have to deal with shadow flicker.
Read more in-depth article about the meeting and the proposed alternative energy law in Friday's edition of The Evening Sun.
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