Press Release

January 6, 2014
Contact Information:
Kevin Ledet, Chairperson
Greenwich Neighbors United
419-706-3997
kaledet1@gmail.com
www.greenwichneighborsunited.com

GREENWICH NEIGHBORS UNITED HOPEFUL IN 2015

Greenwich Neighbors United, a group of property owners who oppose the
Greenwich Windpark, are hopeful that changes in the state regulatory climate
and uncertainty on tax credits from the federal government will stop the
Greenwich Windpark from moving forward.
During 2014, the Ohio legislature passed several laws which impact wind
development in this state. SB 310 which was signed into law in June, places a
two-year freeze on state standards for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
It also established a study committee which will be active in 2015 to look at
additional changes to the prior mandate. HB 483 increased the minimum
setback requirements between wind turbines and adjacent property owners.
Prior to the enactment of HB 483, the turbine had to be 1,125 feet from an
inhabited structure on neighbors property. The new law requires the turbine to
be at least 1,125 feet from the neighboring property line.
In addition, the wind farm developers continue to face uncertainty in regard to the
renewable-energy production tax credit. Prior to Congress adjourning in 2014,
the tax credit was extended, but only for 2014. The wind developers have no
guarantee that it will be extended for 2015 or beyond.
The Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) granted the application for rehearing, filed
by OMEGA Crop Corporation (Case #13-990-EL-BGN) in October, after
receiving an outpouring on opposition from the community and local and state
officials. The case is still pending at the OPSB. Chairman Ledet is pleased with
the developments around the state and at the national level, and urges all the
neighbors to continue to talk to their policymakers about the concerns of the
Greenwich Windpark. Ledet said, GNU will keep the community updated on
developments through education materials, upcoming meetings, and through our
website, and other social media. Our fight is far from over.

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