Over the last year, UCTC volunteers have devoted thousands of hours to researching and understanding the zoning of industrial wind turbines. Statistics of existing projects show absentee landowners are more likely to sign up than those who live within the footprint. This highlights the importance of satisfactory siting and zoning at the local level.

Below are some shortcomings of Public Act 102-1123 you should be aware of (this list is not exhaustive):

Purpose. How do we create purpose or find purpose in the future of wind energy in our county, all while protecting our future? For making decisions and choices on wind energy these 2 words, WHAT PURPOSE, help us remember the 11 key components to protecting our citizens.

A full room inside and overflow seating outside - Tazewell County citizens come together in support of a stronger wind ordinance. We are working toward a solution that protects the quality of life we all know and love. UCTC is writing to inform you of what has been happening in Tazewell County regarding wind turbines.

If we do not stand up for our land and valuable resources, who will? Is renewable energy being well executed and thought out, or are we stumbling down the same path? Is the prime farmland being protected as though it is about to become extinct?

Is 750 too close to our homes? Read articles about turbines catching fire, loosing blades and collapsing. A larger setback is needed.

“The PTC, which expired at the beginning of this year, is the single most-expensive energy-related provision in the federal tax code. Between 2020 and 2029, the PTC will cost the federal treasury some $34 billion.”

Jim Matheson testified “We can address these priorities—but it requires technology and time beyond what is currently available and what many have called for.”

“The increase has been largely driven by foreign-owned wind companies signing long-term leases on a large number of acres” - USDA

Renewable energy is not “free” energy

Ameren prices increases are scheduled for this summer.

A subsidiary of one of the largest U.S. providers of renewable energy pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

Energy expert, Michael Shellenberger, explains why solar and wind farms require so much land for mining and energy production, and an alternative path to saving both the climate and the natural environment.