It is found and declared that:
(A) Wind energy is an abundant, renewable, and nonpolluting energy resource, and its conversion to electricity will reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources and decrease air and water pollution which may result from use of conventional energy;
(B) Wind turbines which convert wind energy to electricity are currently available on a commercial basis from many manufacturers; and
(C) The generation of electricity by properly sited wind turbines can be cost effective, and in many instances, existing power distribution systems can be used to transmit electricity from wind generating stations to utilities or other users.
(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)