Neighbors of Fox Islands Wind turbines from Google Earth
Rick James, one of the nation’s foremost acoustical engineers and advisor to Fox Islands Wind Neighbors, recommends wind turbines should be barred within 1.25 miles from homes. If adequate setbacks had been in place, the controversy over the wind turbine noise issue would not have occurred on Vinalhaven. We are not alone. Wind turbine noise controversies are a major problem for the industry. Fault lies with the industry itself that adamantly resists uniform, protective setbacks and, locally, decision makers who failed to adequately inform neighbors of likely noise impacts despite the warning of project consultants. Here is a list of neighbors of the turbines and approximate distances from the nearest turbine, based on Google Earth imagery and tools. Fox Islands Wind often cites popular support for the wind turbine project, although only a small percentage of ratepayers voted. Of the wind turbine neighbors, what percentage was informed by Fox Islands Wind that surrendering peace and quiet, health and property values was required of them, and of them only?
