Commissioners OK Deerfield wind district

Huron Daily Tribune

By Kate Hessling
Tribune Staff Writer

10/25/2011

BAD AXE — The Huron County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the creation of the Deerfield Wind Energy Overlay District, which could host up to 100 wind turbines in the northeast portion of the county.

During the board’s Oct. 11 meeting, commissioners suspended discussion on a resolution approving the district after a lengthy discussion between the board, developers and concerned residents, some of which were in favor of and others were opposed to new wind developments. Commissioners refrained from voting because not all commissioners were present at the Oct. 11 meeting.  more....

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