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There are many aspects

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to consider

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when it comes to large-scale

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renewable energy projects

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such as wind and

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solar power developments.

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Much of the tension over these

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renewable energy projects

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between utility companies

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and landowners

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centers on conflicts over

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the use of farmland

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the impact of these projects

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on property values

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and ultimately

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who should have the final say

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if these projects are approved.

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I'm Steven Potter, a reporter

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with PBS Wisconsin news.

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From the utility company side

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they need to find suitable

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usually rural land

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adhere to any

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environmental rules

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make sure they can connect to

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the power grid, and then also

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make sure that the project

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makes financial sense.

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From the local community side

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these projects need landowners

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who are usually farmers

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willing to sell or lease

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their land to the

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utility company

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and then possibly

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upset their neighbors

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who don't want the wind

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and solar projects there.

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For more on this

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find my story about it at

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pbswisconsin.org

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and click on the news tab.