wind energy farms

A controversial $1.5 billion, large-scale wind farm development has gained approval from the Peoria County Board on a split vote and with a long list of conditions.

Following 15 days of testimony, the Peoria County Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday recommended denial of an application to pursue development of a large-scale wind farm in the county’s northwest corner.

Repsol Renewables has applied for a special use allowance for its Four Creeks Wind Project, seeking to install approximately 113 turbines across an area north of Brimfield and west of Princeville, extending to the Knox and Stark county lines.

A proposed wind farm in northern Peoria County would be the first one within the county boundaries. Reporter Joe Deacon talks with Greater Peoria Economic Development Council CEO Chris Setti about the potential economic benefits of bringing a wind farm to Peoria County.

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