This was submitted as a letter to the editor for this week's Clinton County News. The study referenced can be found at: NEW Canadian Wind Turbine Property Value Study
Forest Hill Energy’s So-Called “Facts”
Forest Hill Energy stated that NO mitigation would be needed with regards to the 30 hours of shadow
flicker that will be cast in your home, however in their application to the county, they stated, "mitigation could include strategically placed tree plantings, window coverings, or window awnings."
In addition, the Shadow Flicker study was conducted by Forest Hill Energy and not an independent, unbiased third party.
With regards to Property Values, I located a recent unbiased study which was conducted in 2012 in
Canada by Ben Lansink, AACI, P.App, MRICS of Lansink Appraisals and Consulting which states, “Market evidence suggests that ‘dwelling properties’ will be harmed or injured by the construction, use, and maintenance of wind turbines situated in the vicinity. Real or perceived nuisances resulting from wind turbines produces buyer resistance that results in price diminution.” This study concluded that on average, home values decreased 35.69%. Visit clintoncountywindwatch.blogspot.com for the full report.
This project has been promoted at 64 MW however, per Forest Hill Energy, the turbines run at
approximately 30% of capacity due to wind availability, so in reality this is a 19 MW project, which is significantly LESS than Forest Hill Energy has been claiming.
Lori Pung
