 Logan County's location makes it ideal for the development of large
wind farms for two reasons. First is the area's location on the edge
of the central Illinois wind belt. Second, the large rural areas
lend themselves to the development of large wind farms.The Logan
County Board has estimated that the development of current wind
farms may bring in approximately $1 million in permitting fees and
revenue. Of those funds, 71 percent has been allocated to help local
schools and educational facilities with upkeep and repair.
On Monday, the development partnership sent letters to all
regional congressmen and senators, including U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin
and Mark Kirk and U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock. The letters were sent with
the hope of informing those who represent the area in Congress of
the implications for the Logan County economy and school systems if
the tax credit were allowed to expire. Without the continuation of
these tax credits, wind development in central Illinois will be
difficult.
The Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership is a nonprofit
organization with the goals to develop new business, retain current
business and enhance the quality of life in Lincoln and Logan
County.
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Letters to U.S.
senators and representatives
[Text from file received from
Lincoln & Logan County
Development Partnership] |
