Sunday, April 06, 2008

Wind Turbines In Herkimer County

Wind turbines are a hot topic in Herkimer County. Some approve of them, while others say "not in my backyard." Today, everyone from local officials to the general public heard how to properly regulate them.

This wind energy seminar wasn't like others in the past. No one came to lash out against wind turbines or defend the right to have them, most came simply to hear what they're all about. Department of State officials covered everything from construction, to site review, to the appearance of the turbines.

These windmills won't be constructed in a day, it takes time and planning. But with the state pushing for an increase in renewable energy levels by 2013, more could be dotting the horizon within the next few years.

(Click to view the video report)

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