Man to talk to county about wind farms

Labette County commissioners later this month will hear concerns from a rural Oswego man concerned about site placement for wind farms, especially if they get developed in Labette County.

Mel Hass visited with county commissioners Monday during the public comment period. Hass also spoke to the Parsons Planning Commission in August about its potential regulation of wind farms in the 3-mile area around Parsons. Planners agreed to restrict wind turbines in the area to 200 feet tall, which would rule out commercial wind energy. The planners will have a public hearing on the issue in October before the city commission will consider the recommendation.

(Read more: Parsons Sun)