NOTE: This article refers to "the state law requiring utilities to buy energy from so-called renewable sources". If the state law refered to is the Electric Reliability Act of 1998, it defines quite clearly what will qualify as a renewable source.
Opposition asks for ruling on project
(AP) - A citizen group opposed to a proposed $30 million wind farm wants
the Washington County Circuit Court to order the town's zoning administrator
to rule on the project. A Hearing is scheduled for December 14.
Dec. 3, 1999
NOTE: This article refers to the 500 member Town of Addison Preservation Group. Early in the wind siting process, approximately 500 people signed petitions against the wind farm. Some of those individuals have changed their minds and now support the wind farm. It is misleading to conclude that the Preservation Group has 500 members.
Supporters of wind farm speak up at meeting
They plan newsletter, a community gathering
By Jeanette Hurt
of the Journal Sentinel staff - Nov. 19, 1999
Taxpayers form group to push Addison wind farm proposal
By Jeanette Hurt
of the Journal Sentinel staff - Nov. 17, 1999
NOTE: This article refers to a "proposal to build 33 wind turbines, each more than 300 feet high". The turbines themselves are actually closer to 230 feet tall, with a blade length of approximately 85 feet.
DNR spokesman sees no harm in large wind farm
Opponents have said 33-tower project would kill birds, disrupt habitat
By Susan Crawford
Special to the Journal Sentinel - Nov. 3, 1999
Proposed 33-tower wind farm not a threat to wildlife, DNR says
State agency looked into Washington County site at request of developer
By Susan Crawford
Special to the Journal Sentinel - Nov. 3, 1999
Wind farm session leaves some wary
Company's pitch shows how turbines would sound, appear to people nearby
By Jeanette Hurt
of the Journal Sentinel staff - Oct. 28, 1999
Firm to hold wind farm information sessions
Reservations to be required for four meetings
By Jacqueline Seibel
Special to the Journal Sentinel - Oct. 22, 1999
Developer delays plan for suburban wind farm
Oct. 16, 1999
Critic fears wind farm plan won't blow over
Power firm temporarily withdraws application
By Jeanette Hurt
of the Journal Sentinel staff - Oct. 14, 1999
Washington County wind farm on hold
Opposition leads developer to withdraw application for now
By Lee Bergquist
of the Journal Sentinel staff - Oct. 15, 1999
