We heard from a lot of people form the mountains who supported the bill in its original form, said Albertson. He referred to a past proposal that would have allowed windmills in the mountains as long as they didn’t hinder views from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail and other tourist areas.
Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources approved another part of the wind power plan which would regulate wind power development on the coast. The proposal comes with restrictions and conditions to protect wildlife, tourism and recreation.
