E.ON is hosting a wind energy open house Thursday Evening September 12th at the Edward Jones Community Building at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. The event is sponsored by E.ON and will outline a proposed Clinton County wind energy project to build 35 to 52 turbines on the East Side of Clinton County. The proposed project is a $250,000,000 project with possible impact on funding for schools, hospital, road construction, temporary and permanent jobs and long term income for some farmers.
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There will be a free Shoup’s BBQ dinner to share facts and answer questions about wind energy in Clinton County. The event starts Thursday September 12 at 5PM and question and answer breakout will last until 9pm. Attendees can expect expert presenters, information booths, financial impact data, Q&A sessions, hourly prize drawing and more.
More information is available at www.clintonwind.com.
This event will be broadcast LIVE and archived at www.wilotv.com starting at 6:00 PM.
WHAT:
A comprehensive opportunity to learn about wind energy and the proposed Clinton County wind energy project – a $250M investment in the community that will create jobs; fund schools, hospitals, road construction and more; drive economic opportunity; and ensure long-term income for farmers.
WHERE:
Edward Jones Community Bldg., Clinton County Fairgrounds, 1701 S. Jackson St., Frankfort, IN
FREE DINNER & PRIZES:
Attendees will enjoy a free dinner catered by Shoups: delicious pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, coleslaw, mac & cheese, cookies & beverages. Please register at www.clintonwind.com/open-house/. Hourly raffle drawings for gifts worth $50. (You must register via website to be entered in drawings.)
LEARN:
Experts will present on the topics below and speak to attendees one-on-one at informational booths.
E.ON representatives:
• Development (Lael Eason & Bob Zahn): Learn about the origins of the Clinton Wind Farm and development process.
• Technical Operations (TBD): Learn how turbines are operated and maintained after construction, the permanent jobs which will be created in Clinton County, and more.
• E.ON Outreach & Swag / Brag Booth (Tim Shevket & Oliver Ellen): Learn about the positive impacts of E.ON projects in communities throughout the U.S. and pick up some cool swag!
External consultants:
• Health (Dr. Mark Roberts): Learn about the health and safety considerations involved with turbines, including sound, light flicker, ice throw and more.
• Sound (Dr. Michael Hankard): Like all mechanical systems, wind turbines produce some sound when they operate. Learn how turbine sound compares (at various distances) to things like a house fan, lawn mower, ocean waves, etc. Learn how proper siting and insulating materials are used to minimize sound impacts.
• Property Values (Mike MaRous): Learn about the impact windfarms can have on property values.
• Environmental (Courtney Dohoney): Learn about the environmental considerations and studies done in advance of responsible project siting. See what E.ON does to mitigate possible impacts to local land and environments.
• Econometrics (Dr. David Loomis): Learn how the proposed Clinton Wind Farm would positively impact the local economy, the county’s tax revenue and budget, and your pocketbook.
WHEN:
Thursday, September 12, 5-9 p.m.
4:45 : Doors open
5-7 : Buffet dinner is served
6 : 1st raffle winner is called
6-7:30 : Expert presentations
7 : 2nd raffle winner is called
7:30-9 : Experts at tables for 1-on-1 conversations
8 : 3rd raffle winner is called
9: : 4th raffle winner is calledEvent ends
ABOUT E.ON:
One of the nation’s largest renewable energy companies, E.ON has built and operates the Wildcat Windfarm in Indiana and 22 more across the U.S., keeping more than 2,200 turbines spinning to generate low-cost energy. With its North American headquarters in Chicago, E.ON has invested over $7 billion in communities across the U.S. and more than $1 billion just here in the Midwest.
E.ON began working with the Clinton County community in 2013 to explore bringing the benefits of a wind project to the area, and found strong support from local landowners. In the years since, the company has remained committed to making a project in Clinton County a reality.
E.ON is owner-operator for nearly all of its projects. The Clinton County development site is primarily agricultural, consisting of corn and soybeans with some pasture / livestock. The project site encompasses 39,085 leased acres across seven townships in the eastern half of Clinton County: Forest, Johnson, Kirklin, Michigan, Owen, Sugar Creek and Warren. E.ON has 290 lease agreements with 300+ leaseholders and project supporters.