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Some Montana local governments passing on free federal funding for wind energy development

A number of local governments in Montana are having second thoughts about entering the wind energy business, despite the incentive of interest-free financing from the federal government.

While some cities and counties remain enthusiastic about the idea, others are bailing out altogether. Almost half of them remain uncommitted and the clock is ticking.

The Park County Commission dropped out of the program last week, saying it involved too many unknowns.

“There are just too many variables,” Commissioner Jim Durgan said. “It doesn’t look like something we ought to hang our hat on right now.”

By SCOTT McMILLION Chronicle Staff Writer

Full Story: http://bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2007/06/10/news/10windmills.txt

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