Meeting to Focus on Wind Turbine Legislation

Lorain County Growth Partnership Convenes Meeting Focused on Wind Turbine Legislation
Renewable energy has been a hot topic over the last 12 months. The Federal Government and State of Ohio have provided millions to support renewable energy projects. This money has increased the number of companies installing renewable energy technologies and the number of homeowners, businesses, schools, and municipalities interested in purchasing these technologies to save money on their energy costs and conserve the environment. Of these technologies, wind turbine installations present several challenges for local governments.

On Wednesday, October 14th, 9:00 a.m. on the 4th Floor of the Lorain County Administration Building, officials will hold a meeting to discuss legislation that will protect property owners while encouraging growth in a relatively new industry in Lorain County.

This meeting will be helpful for those stakeholders involved in the legislative process of planning and zoning throughout Lorain County. Agenda will include: the installation steps for a wind turbine, sample ordinances, residential/commercial vs utility scale turbines and a panel discussion with questions and answers. Panel discussion will include officials from: Lorain City, Avon Lake, Sheffield Lake and Lorain County and several wind turbine installation companies.

Reservations are requested. Please contact Michael Challender, Sustainability Coordinator, GLIDE / Lorain County Growth Partnership at (440) 328-2361