Fayette County landowners get temporary win in fight against proposed wind turbine project

Jenni Lee | Source: KVUE-TV, Austin, TX | Posted 11/08/2024

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The demand for renewable energy is also on the rise as these projects take off in the Lone Star State. The question is: Where should those massive wind turbines and battery energy storage facilities go?

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In Fayette County, Texas, as the population and need for power grow, so does the demand for renewable energy projects like wind turbines and battery energy storage facilities. However, some residents, such as Tammy Jo McCleney, are opposed to these projects in their backyard, concerned about the impact on their land and way of life.

McCleney and other residents have taken action to oppose the proposed wind projects, leading to public awareness campaigns and even legal challenges. Despite the concerns raised by residents, renewable energy projects in Texas continue to expand, with hundreds of planned storage projects and employment growth projected in the wind electric power generation industry.

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