Energy Law
May 11, 2012
New permit could help wind developers secure financing
A new permit being considered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service that would allow wind farms some accidental eagle deaths in return for mitigation efforts could be a boon for an industry in need of help.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
For wind farm developers, eagles killed by whirling turbine blades are more than bad publicity - the killings violate federal law, and the prospect of bird deaths can slow down project development by scaring investors.
That's why a new permit being considered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that would allow wind farms some accidental eagle deaths in return for mitigation efforts could be a boo...
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