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Wind turbine setbacks

The Daily Telegram ADRIAN, Mich. — Wind turbine setbacks To the editor, (Regarding “Riga planners, residents hear more on ordinance,” Dec. 17) I read that Mr. Russ Lundberg was invited to speak to the Riga Township Planning Commission in favor…

Another Break for Wind?

Personal property tax in Michigan may be eliminated. Since developers don’t own the land the turbines sit on they are taxed as personal property. Will the developers be paying any tax is the personal property tax is eliminated? Huron Daily Tribune, Another Break…

Wind Power Not Economical

The Daily Telegram ADRIAN, Mich. — Wind power not economical To the editor, In response to Tony Urban’s recent letter, I would ask readers to consider the following: 1, According to the AWEA (American Wind Energy Association), new wind projects…

Property Value Impact

Mike McCann, a property appraiser from Chicago, talked about the effects wind farms have on property values. Mr. McCann is a Certified Real Estate Appraiser from Chicago, IL. He has 30 years of specialized experience in evaluating property damage claims.…

Life with Dekalb Turbines

The Interstate Informed Citizens Coalition, a newly formed group opposing the location of wind turbines in Riga, Ogden and Fairfield townships, hosted a seminar at the Blissfield Middle School. Dave and Stephanie Hulthen spoke on “Life with Dekaly Turbines”.  They…