Sangamon Wind

"Researchers at MIT reviewed the scientific literature on noise, wind turbines and human health. Self reports from questionnaires indicate that perception of annoyance and the sound of wind turbines are more strongly related to people's attitudes toward turbines than the the actual noise level occurring at a site" -- Michelle Froese, Windpower Engineering

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Illinois Farm Bureau - Study: Wind farms don't hurt property values or school districts Illinois Farm Bureau - Study: Wind farms don't hurt property values or school districts

To generate as much electricity as a single average American home uses each year, the following amounts of water would be needed:
Wind: 0
Natural gas combined cycle: 2,000 gallons
Natural gas combined cycle with carbon capture and storage: 3,800 gallons
Pulverized coal: 4,900 gallons
Nuclear: 6,700 gallons
Pulverized coal with carbon capture and storage: 9,300 gallons

http://commercial-news.com/local/x2051365728/DACC-seeks-applications-to-wind-energy-program

DACC seeks applications to wind energy program » Local News » The Commercial-News, Danville, IL DANVILLE — Danville Area Community College’s wind energy program has proven to be popular with students and employers alike.