Company abandons wind farm projects in Etowah and Cherokee counties

A Texas-based company that wanted to put wind turbines along Shinbone Ridge in Etowah and Cherokee County, has abandoned the project because the restrictions imposed by Alabama legislation passed in the last session were “just too restrictive.”  Attorney Charles Stewart, representing Pioneer Green, said the project has been canceled in both Etowah and Cherokee counties because of legislation  passed establishing parameters for any wind turbine project, including setback lines and permitting through the Public Service Commission, Pioneer Green had to reevaluate the project.