Posts Tagged ‘WIND’
Destructive wind storm hits tri-county area
Power remains out in many areas of Pocahontas County but has been mostly restored in Bath and Highland counties.
Read MoreMonterey Town Council Approves Wind Turbine For High School
The purpose of the turbine is a joint study project between Highland High School and James Madison University.
Read MoreBath Planning Commission Needs More Input On Viewshed Considerations For Residential Wind Turbines
Work continues on a proposed small wind energy ordinance for Bath County. The Planning Commission held a work session to get input and agreed that more discussion is still needed on ridgeline protection and visual impact.
Read MoreBath Planning Commission Asking For Public Input On Small Wind Generators
The Bath Planning Commission has developed a proposed small wind energy ordinance and wants input from county residents, since two poorly attended public hearings provided little.
Read MoreSkyline Turbine Providing Residential Wind Turbine On Highland County Farm
The Highland County Supervisors have approved a residential wind turbine on the Bennett family farm near Doe Hill. Skyline Turbine company of Charlottesville says residential wind turbines are a growing business.
Read MoreBath Supervisors Want Wind Ordinance Input From County Residents
Bath County is considering a small wind energy ordinance and wants input from county residents. At the December Bath Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board tabled action again on the ordinance and scheduled a January work session with the planning commission and, hopefully, the public.
Read MoreSixty One Turbine Wind Farm Begins Construction In Randolph County
They’ve been a controversial topic in Pocahontas County, but in neighboring Randolph County, the Laurel Mountain wind farm project is providing much needed construction jobs.
Read MoreHighland Supervisors Get Update On Highland New Wind
The wind project on Tamarack Ridge in Highland County is slowly moving forward. The Highland Planning Commission sent an update for the August Highland Board of Supervisors meeting.
Read MoreLaw Firm Ready To Sue Highland New Wind Development Over Lack Of ITP
The law firm of Meyer, Glitzenstein & Crystal gives notice of intent to sue if Highland New Wind Development doesn’t get an Incidental Take Permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Read MoreVirginia SCC Dismisses Case Against Highland New Wind
The Virginia State Corporation Commission removes the final hurdle to construction of Highland New Wind Developments multi turbine wind farm on Tamarack Ridge in Highland County.
Read MorePocahontas County Commissioner Speaks Before Highland County Supervisors
Pocahontas County Commissioner David Fleming appears before the Highland County Board of Supervisors to do some fence mending.
Read MoreVirginia SCC Ruling On Highland New Wind Expected Some Time After New Year
Attorneys for Highland New Wind Development and the Virginia Dept of Historic Resources appeared before VA State Corporation Commission Senior Hearing Examiner Alexander F. Skirpan, Jr Tuesday in Richmond.
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