Windmill interest in Harveys Lake (PA) results in proposed ordinance

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Windmill interest in Harveys Lake results in proposed ordinance

Residents want to put small windmills in yards to generate energy.

EILEEN GODIN Times Leader Correspondent

HARVEYS LAKE – Requests for windmills have caused a breeze of change in Harveys Lake.

Council members said they have received several inquiries and requests from residents about installing small windmills for converting wind energy into electrical energy for their homes.

This interest is stemming from the rising cost of energy. In response, council members researched the pros and cons of windmills and developed a proposed windmill ordinance that specifies height limits and other restrictions. It will be voted on at a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

As of now, there aren’t any windmills in the borough, officials said.

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