Reply #17: I would say 1800 feet is conservative, but not extreme

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The standard in Canada is 550 meters. Have you ever seen a wind turbine on a 100 meter tower? They are huge and 1250 feet is really not that far, especially considering the blades have been known to break and fly off under extreme conditions. Setback is a touchy issue since your neighbor's quality of life and property values are at risk. Some opposition groups have pushed for a 2 km setback for noise concerns - I think that is extreme.