Siting, Zoning & Taxing Wind Farms in IL - 2012 conference - Feb 8, 2012
Tim Montague
I attended this conference last year (along with Al Kurtz) and it was a great way to get an overview of the myriad issues related to utility scale wind development in IL. I encourage anyone interested in wind power to attend. Feb. 8, 2012 all day. It is very affordable...see the registration page linked below for details.
Cheers,
Tim
Visit the Conference Website to register online or print out a PDF file of the registration form.
The Illinois Wind Working Group Presents:
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
201 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761
Continental
Breakfast & Registration Opens - 7:30 AM
Pre-Session: Wind Energy 101 - 8:00 AM
Conference Program - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Panelists will share the latest information about:
Best Practices of County Boards and Zoning Boards
Fair and reasonable processes that are not interminable
Practical application without lawsuits and without sacrificing valuable content
What to do when permits are coming up for expiration
Center for Renewable Energy Research
Decommissioning
Costs of decommissioning
Best practices for letters of credit, bonds, and escrow accounts
Risks of default and early decommissioning
County Ordinance Key Provisions and Tax Issues
Pros and cons of wind farm moratoriums
Property line setbacks and sound issues
How much wind development is enough for a county
Timing of changes to county ordinances
New Technology Impact on Health & Safety Issues
Turbine size 100m vs. 80m hub height
Optionality for developers to change turbine types
Plus a Wind Energy 101 Pre-Session
General Overview
Indiana Bat, Eagles, and other wildlife issues
Sound and setback requirements
Shadow flicker
To register and for more detailed information.
Conference Presented By:
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To apply to be a SPONSOR / EXHIBITOR for this
conference:
Click
here to visit the conference website, then click on “Sponsor Application” near
the top in red. Or email
to jnie...@ilstu.edu.
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