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Va. county allows residents to use wind power

Published: December 11, 2009 12:01 PM
By The Associated Press  

Quick ReadAlbemarle County in Virginia allows residents in rural areas to erect small wind turbines

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Albemarle County supervisors in Virginia have agreed to allow residents in rural areas to erect small wind turbines.

The zoning change unanimously approved Thursday allows turbines up to 35 feet tall and restricts their location to at least 150 feet away from any property lines or roads. The change only applies to rural areas of the county.

But county officials...

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