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UPC Vermont Wind understands that it takes more than just a steady breeze for a wind farm to be successful. That’s why we take a rigorous scientific approach to exploring the role of a wind farm within each community. Sheffield Wind is no exception. We’ve undertaken a thorough multi-step process to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Extensive Section 248 permit approval process administered by Vermont Public Service Board (PSB)
- Includes detailed environmental component
- Numerous studies conducted by UPC Wind over multi-year period to assess a wide range of factors:
- Complete wildlife habitat assessment, including two year bird and bat study
- Analysis of potential for neighboring landowners to be effected by sound
- Stream and wetlands assessment
- Economic analysis to determine impact on local and regional economies
- Traffic and transportation study
- Air quality impact study
- Ground water impact study
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Final Order 8-8-07
Certificate of Public Good
Section 248 Petition and Supporting Materials
Rebuttal Testimony and Exhibits
Amended Petition 10-12-06
Sur-Surrebuttal Testimony
UPC's Hearing Exhibits
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