2009-04-15:
10:27:03:
Wind power continues to be locked into the radar of the Department of Energy. It has released it’s report on the best practices for model wind turbine provisions. It will act as a resource for local governments concerning wind energy projects and will provide guidance for future zoning and the issuing of permits for wind farms throughout the province.
The report provides a summary of best practices from around the world in choosing sites for wind farms. It addresses public concerns relating to their development, including noise, visual effects, and interference with telecommunications. The Kent Hills Wind Farm has been operating since January with construction on several more continuing around the Province.
