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Massachusetts Funding Falmouth Wind Turbine Litigation with Renewable Energy Funds

Massachusetts Funding Falmouth Wind Turbine Litigation with Renewable Energy Funds  

“The action of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to grant the Town of Falmouth financial assistance is a recognition of the ongoing strong partnership with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the development of wind energy and other renewable energy facilities in Falmouth,” said Falmouth Town Manager Julian M. Suso.  

“We hope this funding will help the town recover some of the unexpected financial costs associated with the reductions in operation of their wind project,” said MassCEC CEO Alicia Barton.  

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"With this funding, MassCEC seeks to help the town recover costs associated with project curtailment. To date the town has incurred unexpected costs resulting from community concerns, voluntary reductions in operation due to unanticipated sound levels and related litigation."  

http://www.masscec.com/news/energy-officials-approve-relief-funding-falmouth-community-wind-project

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