Developers halt Swanton Wind plans, blaming opposition in high places

Lawn signs oppose a wind project proposed in Swanton. File photo by Mike Polhamus/VTDigger
Backers of a planned seven-turbine wind energy project in Swanton said this week they’re withdrawing their application for a state permit.
A combination of factors led to the decision, said Nick Charyk, a spokesman for the Swanton Wind project, who characterized this as “a pause, not a halt.”
The factors he cited include Gov. Phil Scott, who campaigned in part on opposition to further lar