Evansville supports wind energy in survey

by STEVE BENTON ( Contact ) Wednesday, May 7, 2008

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WCLO's Steve Benton reports Evansville is ready for wind energy

EVANSVILLE — If a survey is any indication, residents in the Evansville area could have a significant amount of their energy provided by the wind soon.

Project Developer for Eco-Energy, Curt Bjurlin, says Evansville Water and Light would like to place wind turbines West of the city. They would produce about 20% of the power needed in the area.

The survey indicated around 77% of those responding favor developing wind energy.

The project is still in the planning stages and a public hearing for affected residents is scheduled for May 29th.

The survey was commissioned by EcoEnergy.

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