Wisconsin was an early adopter of wind energy, and thus received a lot of unwanted publicity when some of them didn't go so well. The local resistance has grown so stiff that the state legislature is now contemplating a bill that strips the locals of their ability to control or deny any large wind projects. Just like Ontario, Massachusetts, New York and so forth.

A good way to search out these problems is to go to wind-watch.org and type in "wisconsin", plus "noise" and peruse the results.

Better Plan, self-described as "Wisconsin Tax-Payers for a Better Renewable Energy Plan" has gathered a large number of experiences with wind projects.

In the "thumb" of Michigan there's a blog where the neighbors can relate their experiences.

• Lincoln Township Experiences, 0.1mb
• Cedar Ridge Letter