The alternative energy company introduced the CRG as a way of addressing community concerns over its plans to develop a wind farm at Stoney Rises near Smeaton.

The reference group was made up of six supporters of the project and six landscape guardians who are against the proposal.

But the protesters said they have had enough and opted out of the CRG.

The six members cited Wind Power Pty Ltd's refusal to answer questions from the outset of the Tuki project.

SCLG member Will Elsworth said the CRG didn't work the way the group had hoped.

"The residents surrounding the Tuki project have continually opposed the development and Wind Power directors Steve Buckle and Andrew Newbold have refused on many occasions to answer the simplest of questions put to

them," Mr Elsworth said.

"Wind Power refuses to provide any information regarding the turbine height, capacity, number, and size of the Tuki site to the public."

Mr Elsworth criticised the company's decision not to publicise wind readings taken at the proposed site.

"Wind speed data from the Tuki test tower is also being refused to be disclosed to the public.

"In a move that has surprised many, Wind Power has decided now to convene a public meeting for the Stockyard Hill wind farm below Beaufort, most likely as a result of their poor performances at the two meetings held at Smeaton

for the Tuki wind farm," Mr Elsworth said.

Another guardian, Richard Evans said he was tired of his wind farm questions going unanswered.

"How can the whole of Australia have confidence in these projects if the proponents won't release any data on how effective they will be," Mr Evans said.

Mr Newbold, a Wind Power director, said he was disappointed with the guardians' decision to quit.

He said the company was close to announcing details of the amount of turbines planned and their specifications.

"We're in the process of answering all questions and the answers will be posted on our website," Mr Newbold said.

"It's all about timing for us - we can't respond to questions coming from emails instantly.

"We will release the details before the end of the month."

Wind Power's web address is www.wind-power.com.au.