In July 2012 it had been noted in the media that no new wind farm proposals had been lodged in Victoria since the new laws came into force. (ramblingsdc.net)
The DPE decision, while only a recommendation to the PAC, is momentous as it does indicate that the Department has weighed up the impacts on the community surrounding the Jupiter Wind Farm proposal. (stopthesethings.com)
Alabama Power Co., the state's largest utility, has power purchase agreements to import wind energy into the state, but the state has no renewable portfolio standard, and its only wind farm proposal to date was withdrawn last August after its developer, Pioneer Green Energy, drew lawsuits from property owners and the state Legislature imposed tough restrictions on setbacks and permitting. (scientificamerican.com)