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Get to Know Wind Energy SCOUT CLEAN ENERGY Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is aerial spraying possible with wind turbines? A: Yes. There are thousands of wind turbines in Illinois and farmers continue to spray their crops. Q: How will the turbines impact land use? A: A turbine and its access road combined take up less than an acre of property -- you can use your property as you have always done in the past. Q: Are the turbines a safety hazard? A: A team of locally hired, highly-skilled wind technicians monitor the turbines on a daily basis to ensure everyone's safety. Q: Do wind turbines create sound? A: Turbines create sound, but by the time it reaches a residence it is no more noticeable than the humming of a refrigerator. Q: Will I experience flicker? A: Turbines are placed in the middle of farm fields and they are sited to minimize flicker. Q: Who removes the wind turbines at the end of the project? A: A bond will be in place to guarantee funds are available to remove (decommission) the wind farm at the end of its life cycle. Q: How does construction impact drainage tile? A: The locations of drainage tile lines will be identified before construction and wind facilities will be installed to minimize impact. The company will pay to locate, move and repair any impacted tile lines. Visit www.scoutcleanenergy.com to learn more Get to Know Wind Energy SCOUT CLEAN ENERGY Frequently Asked Questions Q: Is aerial spraying possible with wind turbines? A: Yes. There are thousands of wind turbines in Illinois and farmers continue to spray their crops. Q: How will the turbines impact land use? A: A turbine and its access road combined take up less than an acre of property -- you can use your property as you have always done in the past. Q: Are the turbines a safety hazard? A: A team of locally hired, highly-skilled wind technicians monitor the turbines on a daily basis to ensure everyone's safety. Q: Do wind turbines create sound? A: Turbines create sound, but by the time it reaches a residence it is no more noticeable than the humming of a refrigerator. Q: Will I experience flicker? A: Turbines are placed in the middle of farm fields and they are sited to minimize flicker. Q: Who removes the wind turbines at the end of the project? A: A bond will be in place to guarantee funds are available to remove (decommission) the wind farm at the end of its life cycle. Q: How does construction impact drainage tile? A: The locations of drainage tile lines will be identified before construction and wind facilities will be installed to minimize impact. The company will pay to locate, move and repair any impacted tile lines. Visit www.scoutcleanenergy.com to learn more