Wind Farm Developer Threatens Lawsuit

Prasttsburgh officials denied a building permit to EcoGen, a wind farm developer trying to start a project in the town. This move follows in the footprints of the Town of Hartsville, which just set a one-year moratorium on development by E.ON. in their town. Both of these moves have everything to do with recent complaints from Cohocton residents, who have been describing the noise generated from their new turbines as "unbearable" and "like a jet engine".

EcoGen claims that the permitting process is actually just a courtesy and not required by law. John Leyden, Prattsburg Town Attorney, claimed that EcoGen wanted the permit (or a permit waiver) at the conclusion of the Town meeting, otherwise they would file suit against the town. That's not exactly the way to gain favor with the town's residents.

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