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State House approves wind regulations bill

Thu, 05/26/2011 - 11:00pm
Colebrook projects still in limbo
By
Michael Marciano
winstedjournal@sbcglobal.net

HARTFORD — The state House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to require regulations for wind-turbine projects in Connecticut.

HB 6249, An Act Requiring a Moratorium on the Siting of Wind Projects Until the Adoption of Regulations, passed by a vote of 132-6, suggesting state representatives are as concerned as residents about possible environmental hazards and the impact on natural resources and quality of life that the turbines might pose.

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