December 17, 2008

Man seeks approval of windmill  12/17/08 12:01 AM

Chesterfield is exploring the idea of allowing wind-powered energy turbines for some of the county’s more environmentally conscious homeowners. Planning commissioners heard yesterday from the first county resident to request a turbine. Mike Kohnen says he would like to erect a 51-foot windmill on his 40 acres in the Matoaca District to supplement his electric power.

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