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Archive Home > 2008 > June > 26 > Wind turbines are an idea whose time has (almost) come

Wind turbines are an idea whose time has (almost) come

Deschutes County waiting to relax rules until statewide group sets an example

By Hillary Borrud / The Bulletin
June 26, 2008

With interest in small-scale wind energy on the rise, the Deschutes County Commission decided Wednesday to wait at least until December to adopt a rule to allow wind turbines.

The county’s restrictions on the height of structures currently make it difficult for residents to install....

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