A test for residential wind power in the Adirondacks

The Adirondack Park Agency meets on Thursday in Ray Brook. Topping the agenda are two wind power projects proposed for the towns of Essex and Indian Lake.

These aren’t wind farms; they’re small residential turbines. This from the APA release:

Both applicants propose the installation of wind-powered turbines to generate electricity for their existing single family dwellings.

The proposed tower in Essex is 65-feet tall with nine foot diameter turbine blades for a maximum overall height of 70 feet.

The proposed tower in Indian Lake is 105-feet tall with 18 foot diameter turbine blades for a maximum overall height of 115 feet.

Key issues include visibility and compliance with the Agency’s Tall Structures and Towers Policy.

Residential wind power is increasingly popular in the North Country. Regulatory wrinkles still make this a pretty challenging choice.

It’ll be interesting to see how these projects shape up.

Tags: adirondacks, energy