In terms of economic development, permitting a wind farm in Allen County is an exciting prospect.
Tuesday night county planners spent nearly two hours reviewing and making changes to a document, which when recommended to county commissioners and approved, would make possible a special use permit for a wind farm north and east of LaHarpe, or anywhere else in the county. Of the 15 people listening, only two had objections. Several asked questions that clarified concerns.
EDP Renewables, a Houston-based company with an office in Kansas City, Kan., proposed the project and has lease…
Wind farm producer promises jobs
