Don't get me wrong, I'm all for using alternative energy, but I'm also for respecting my neighbors. I don't believe that just because I can do something, means that I should. If my actions are going to destroy my neighbors property value just to make a few bucks, that's not right. These thing will cause my neighbors property value to plummet. Their electric bill won't go down 1 penny from the electricity being produced from these things because it is being sold to somebody, somewhere else, that won't have to see or hear these things. So how would I be a good neighbor if I did these things to my friends?
For those that say they don't make noise, think about it. These things are going to be about 600 feet tall. I know it's hard to imagine just how tall 600 feet is, so go out to Bear Swamp, they have put up a test tower. That thing is only about 190 feet tall. Imagine 3 of them stacked on top of each other, that is about how tall the windmills will be. They say the blades will only be turning about 10 revolutions per minute. That doesn't sound so bad, but at that speed, because the blades are so long, the tips of the blades will be traveling at about 180MPH. I'm sorry, but something that is moving through the air at 180MPH is going to make some noise. And if you put 100's of windmills close together, you are most definitely going to hear it.
People need to call our County Commissioners and let them know how we feel. So far there is only 1 that has come out totally against this, I can't believe that no others have stepped up and are willing to fight for their Friends and Neighbors. I say the one's that won't fight this, then we need to remember them next time elections come around.
Like I said, I'm for all types of energy, and I'm not a NIMBY when it comes to alternative energy. If everybody in the area where these things were being put up would get a substantial benefit from one of these windmill farms, I might lean towards putting one in. But if my Neighbors and Friends are going to be hurt, just so I can benefit a little, THAT'S NOT RIGHT......
