Posted: 02.09.2011

The public is getting another chance to
comment on how far energy-generating wind turbines must be located
from nearby homes.

A special legislative committee that is looking at changing the
current rule is holding a hearing on the issue Wednesday.

The hearing comes after the Republican-controlled Legislature
decided against taking up a bill that would have mandated the
distance be increased. Gov. Scott Walker pushed for the bill but
lawmakers decided not to take it up after numerous concerns were
raised over the negative impact it would have on the wind turbine
industry.

Instead of passing a bill, the Legislature is now starting the
process of instead changing the Public Service Commission rule.

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