MOSIER, Ore. (AP) — A Massachusetts-based energy company is running into roadblocks as it tries to develop a wind farm on the hills above the Columbia Gorge town of Mosier.
It has been nearly a year since UPC Wind first asked state regulators to review the 40-turbine project in the windy stretches of the gorge. Revisions promised more than six months ago, have yet to materialize.
UPC is faced with problems trying to re-arrange the turbines to make them less visible from a federally protected scenic area — but still in breezy enough spots to produce a moneymaking venture.
The company also is trying to pacify angry residents near the proposed site. UPC Wind says it's studying that site and locations farther from the scenic area's boundaries.
The company also is trying to pacify angry residents near the proposed site. UPC Wind says it's studying that site and locations farther from the scenic area's boundaries.
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