TransCanada downsizing wind farm
Wind developer TransCanada told Maine regulators that it intends to scale back its plans for the next phase of its wind farm on Kibby Mountain, anticipating defeat in its bid to build 15 turbines at the site.
The lawyer presenting the Calgary, Alberta-based wind power company told the Land Use Regulation Commission that it would remove four of the 15 turbines planned for the site in a revised application, according to the Bangor Daily News. Last month, commissioners expressed concerns about the project based on compromised views and environmental threats to the Bicknell thrush, among other issues. LURC was expected to deny the TransCanada permit Wednesday. Commissioners tabled action on the permit to allow time for the company to revise its application, according to the paper.
TransCanada already has 44 turbines operating or under construction in the Kibby and Chain of Ponds townships in Franklin County.
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