wind turbines in connecticut

By Timlynn Babitsky
Once again the battle lines are drawn. “Sure I support wind power but don’t put those turbines in my back yard.” At issue again is how close is close; how loud is turbine noise; and does history trump the future. The problem is, commercial wind power in this state could hang on the siting commission’s decision.
Michael and Stella Somers have turned a bit of Connecticut history into a B&B family business. Like David faced with Goliath, they see their livelihood threatened by BNE Energy Inc., which has applied to construct three, …

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