A MET tower, or meteorological tower, is a structure used to measure atmospheric conditions, primarily wind speed and direction, to assess if a site is suitable for a wind project. It does not signify the start of a project, or guarantee that turbines are coming, but rather, they are a common part of the initial planning and assessment phase of an area targeted for wind energy production. 

United Citizens of Tazewell County - We are a growing group of Tazewell County citizens working to protect our farmland and rural neighbors for future generations.

Many farms in Tazewell County are multi-generational family farms with a focus on providing the next generation the best opportunity for succession. It is by looking through this lens we are compelled to oppose this project.

1. Our land could be tied up for as much as 57 years…

2. Each attorney we talked to expressed concerns for the landowner and suggested several provisions to protect the landowner…

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