This month’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting was held on Sept. 16, at the Carbon County Events Center.
Deputy State Fire Marshall Paul Christensen led the presentation on “Hazards Associated with Alternative Energy Sources.” Christensen explained that he would be covering the risks and safety measures associated with solar, nuclear, wind, hydropower, geothermal and stored energy. Christensen then played a short video explaining fire risk that damaged solar panels pose.
Christensen moved onto windmill farms, advising that the biggest issue they encounter with windmill farms is noise pollution. Christensen stated that, other than the noise complaints, there is not much risk associated, until something goes wrong. He said there has been some impact on wildlife, due to the fact that the tips are rotating at speeds up to 130 mph. There is also a risk associated to the workers who are…
