Lege Trend. Noise Limitations on Wind Power.

Vermont Legislators have imposed noise standards on wind energy projects.

Supports of wind energy say: the noise restrictions will chill wind energy in Vermont

Legislators say: the goal is to prevent sound from disturbing neighbors’ health and sleep

The Noise Limits:

• Large wind projects limited to 42 dBA during the day and 39 dBA at night
  • Noise is measured 100 feet from the residence of a homeowner who isn’t participating in the project
• Small and medium wind projects would be limited to 42 dBA
• The new Vermont wind energy noise limits are not the lowest in the country 

Burlington Free Press | Lawmakers approve tighter sound rules on wind power