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Related: About this forumWhat Those Horrible, Carcinogenic Wind Farms Are Doing For One Ohio County - Toledo Blade
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Revenue generated by wind turbines have helped improve park districts, township roads, and senior citizen programs while keeping costs down. But, above all, it has brought stability to local schools in uncertain times:
■ At Paulding Countys Wayne Trace Local School District, a higher percentage of students have been graduating and more have scored in advanced and accelerated categories for achievement since revenue from wind farms began coming in, according to state test scores. Superintendent Ben Winans said there has been $4.5 million in turbine revenue since 2014, which has allowed the district to hire 18 additional staffers mostly for special needs and intervention. Some $848,235 came in the last fiscal year. We wouldnt be able to do this without them, Mr. Winans said of the giant turbines.
■ At Van Wert Countys Crestview Local Schools, wind turbines have generated an additional $880,000 a year, which has paid for new classrooms and other construction, as well as a school resource officer, and money for future contingencies. It keeps you off the ballot. You can carry that money forward, Superintendent Kathy Mollenkopf said. We dont have to go to our taxpayers for anything. Thats a good place to be.
■ At Van Wert Countys Lincolnview Local Schools, turbines have generated $2 million since 2014, and at a pace of $400,000 a year are expected to bring $8 million in funding over 20 years. It has helped pay for new technology, a boiler, more parking, and a new roof. Where we decide to put it is endless, Mr. Snyder said, also stating that the additional money helped refinance bonds to save interest on the community center, which will also serve as a tornado shelter. The new center would have been a very tough sell to voters without revenue from wind turbines, he said.
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True Blue American
(17,986 posts)Funny in passing I never once heard an RRR.
Ohiogal
(32,012 posts)This is way too progressive for Ohio! Do our knuckle draggers in the state legislature know this is happening? Oh, right, theyre way too busy taking away womens rights.
DoctorJoJo
(1,134 posts)mountain grammy
(26,626 posts)Must be devastating!
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)A lovely place, btw.
They have a huge wind farm. Every time I go back, the area seems a little more prosperous; with new businesses, road improvements, better signage and services.
Its a great thing to see. Keep up the good work, wind farmers!
Quemado
(1,262 posts)What's up with that? Is it funded by fossil fuel industry?