MidAmerican Energy: three turbines remain to be topped off; energizing circuits beginning, ADLS lighting delayed
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John, a MidAmerican Energy representative, told the Page County Board of Supervisors that three turbines remain to be topped off, crews are beginning to energize circuits and turbines will soon start spinning, and an aircraft-detection lighting system (ADLS) remains pending federal approval.
John, a MidAmerican Energy representative, told the Page County Board of Supervisors that “we've only got 3, wind turbines left to be topped off yet” and that a delivery of a transformer to the substation was delayed but expected within the next week.
The company representative said crews are “starting to energize some circuits,” and that residents will soon see some turbines begin to spin. He described a change in tower lighting that residents may notice, saying temporary steady lights will give way to the required flashing lights once circuits are fully operational.
On aircraft-detection lighting, the representative said MidAmerican has sought use of an ADLS (aircraft detection lighting system) that would keep turbine lights dark except when an aircraft is within about 3 nautical miles, but federal approval is delayed. “There are still delays with the FAA and the federal agencies,” he said, and MidAmerican credited a federal shutdown and preexisting delays for the timing issues.
The company reported one remaining crane crossing and that a final big delivery (the transformer) was delayed but remains expected. The representative also confirmed that building-permit paperwork for smaller turbines was circulated to county staff and thanked county staff for providing the permit information.
No formal action was taken by the board on the project at this meeting.
Provenance: Transcript remarks by John at 00:18:16–00:22:08 (topicintro: 1096.72, topfinish: 1328.385).
Speakers: - John — MidAmerican Energy representative (first referenced at 00:18:16, transcript block starting 1096.72)
Clarifying details: - ADLS: MidAmerican said the system would limit lighting to when an aircraft is within approximately 3 nautical miles; approval delayed by FAA/federal agencies. - Crane crossings: company reported “one crane crossing left.”
Topics: wind energy, construction, aviation safety lighting, permits
Ending: The company and supervisors agreed to inspect the site and discuss lighting/permitting in a follow-up meeting; no vote or permit action was recorded at this meeting.