Towns should learn more about wind energy

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To the mayors and members of the city councils of Geneva and Batavia:

The League of Women Voters of Geneva/St. Charles and the League of Women Voters of Batavia urge you to attend the Northern Illinois Municipal Power Authority's (nimpa.us) annual meeting and open house on Oct. 7 in Rochelle, particularly the presentation of the Eagle View project at 7 p.m. that is directed to elected officials.

The League of Women Voters believes that global climate change is one of the most serious threats to the environment, health and economy of our nation. Therefore, we urge government to seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Through NIMPA, the city of Batavia, the city of Geneva and the city of Rochelle have taken a positive first step in researching and developing the Eagle View wind energy and investment opportunity for our communities. Thank you.

We now ask that you become fully informed about this project and other renewable options available to provide the citizens of your towns with effective and environmentally friendly electrical energy.

The Eagle View Wind Project would be an opportunity for Batavia, Geneva and Rochelle to have an ownership interest in the generation of electricity through wind. The project would be located in Rochelle and consist of eight turbines generating 12 megawatts of power. Each city will have the opportunity at a later date to decide if they would like to participate. The details of this project, including construction costs, financing arrangements and financial impact on citizens' utility bills, will be discussed at the open house and presentation to elected officials.

Susan Russo, president

League of Women Voters

Batavia

Janet S. Craft

Kimberley Haag

co-presidents

League of Women Voters

Geneva/St. Charles