Wind Presentation

Interest in renewable energy has been growing across the country and especially in Indiana. For example, our state has increased wind power production faster than any other state over the past few years with output increasing from zero Megawatts before 2008 to over 1,000 Megawatts today.

Local community leaders have been investigating wind power and wind farms over the past year, taking field trips to the Benton County wind farms, participating in the Indiana Wind Working Group, and drafting new language for zoning ordinances to regulate wind turbines and wind farms.

The Steuben County Plan Commission is pleased to announce that Jimmy Bricker, Benton County Purdue Extension Agent, will be visiting Steuben County on Monday, November 2, starting at 5 pm. The presentation will be held in the Multi-purpose Room of the Steuben County Community Center, 317 S Wayne, Angola, IN.



Mr. Bricker is a member of the Benton County Plan Commission and worked on developing the first wind farms in the state. He has been speaking across Indiana and the country of his experiences and is frequently asked to provide his expertise to communities when wind farm development appears to be on the horizon.



Officials from Steuben County and the City of Angola will also be present to answer questions and take suggestions concerning their proposed wind ordinances beginning at 4:00pm.

Please contact the Steuben County Plan Commission at 260 668.1000 x1600 or plancommission@co.steuben.in.us if you have any questions.