AWEA Releases Statement on Wind Power’s Impact on the Hoary Bat

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The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement from Tom Vinson, Vice President of Federal Regulatory Affairs, in response to a new study on wind power’s impact on the Hoary Bat:

“The wind industry is confident that the conservation measures we have put in place and those in the pipeline can prevent the scenario articulated in this study. These conservation measures were not considered by the authors. The wind energy industry takes its wildlife conservation responsibilities seriously, including with respect to bats, and is proactively working to reduce our impacts. Even for bats that are not protected by federal law, the industry conducts pre-construction studies to understand potential risks and develops bat conservation... ... More: Official Press Release AWEA

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