Any opinions regarding the job opportunities that a plant like this might bring to Massena? http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/13758/wind-turbine-maker-eyes-shuttered-gm-plant-in-massena

I found this interesting article. Thought it would be of interest. Its a blog by some called sanityinjection... I think there might also be a parallel to the DEIS response by Dr P. Here goes:

http://sanityinjection.wordpress.com/2008/08/14/wind-turbine-syndrome-the-latest-postmodern-luddite-paranoia/

The below website has very valueable information. Enjoy!

www.repoweramerica.org/plan/renewable-generation-

I'm back... I've been away for awhile enjoying the sun. Happy Earth Day!

Many of us have some knowledge regarding "renewable energy", some have concerns but the majority doesn't know much. Here below are some very important things you should definitely know regarding this hot topic that may enlighten you for future decisions. A change in the way and methods to provide electric energy worldwide is becoming more and more widespread and urgent.

There is an interesting PBS documentary that is currently showing. Its called Planet Forward. Discussion covers the various alternative energy strategies - including wind. Not surprisingly, the biggest impediment is the bananna attitudes. Not only with with but Solar farms too.

Supervisor Town of Cohocton April 1, 2009 letter to First Wind
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Town of Cohocton
P.O. Box 327
15 South Main St. Cohocton, NY 14826

April 1, 2009

Paul Gaynor, C.E.O.
First Wind
85 Wells Avenue
Newton, Massachusetts 02459

Re: Cohocton and Dutch Hill Wind Projects

Dear Mr. Gaynor:

As you should be aware, noise from First Wind's installation and operation of the Clipper Windpower 2.5MW Wind Turbines in the Town of Cohocton has been and continues to be the subject of extensive scrutiny by the Town, including the Town's Code Enforcement Office and its technical consultants, and extensive complaint by the Town's residents. As the Town's Supervisor, and as a non-participating resident of the Town, I can tell you that many of the complaints received prior and subsequent to commercial operation of the projects in January 2009, were merited.

The Problem: Today’s power sector emits large quantities of greenhouse gases and relies heavily on carbon-based fuels with volatile and rising prices. The current system is unsustainable, both economically and environmentally. Electricity generation accounts for approximately one-third of America’s global warming pollution. Scientists urgently warn such pollution must be sharply reduced to avert the most serious consequences of climate change. Meanwhile, viable, non-polluting generation alternatives exist to deliver reliable, cost-effective power to meet America’s needs.

http://kirbymtn.blogspot.com/
Monday, March 30, 2009
From "Confessions of energy legends: wind power technically, economically inefficient -- can't really replace natural gas in electricity sector" by Tom Stacy, reporting on a "town meeting" in Ohio:

When asked what electricity generation fuel they envisioned for load balancing once the NG has been diverted to the transportation sector (a pillar of the Pickens Plan), Boone responded: "I don't want to replace natural gas with wind ... I would say that you use natural gas for power generation and a transportation fuel ... natural gas will last for 20 to 65 years. Then you're going to have to get on the battery." Not a positive word for wind.

http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/31277

By Bernie Woodall and Eileen O'Grady

HOUSTON (Reuters) - The United States faces an electricity crisis if it eschews coal-fired power plants on its way to a low-carbon economy, said the chief executive of American Electric Power, one of the nation's biggest utilities.

Michael Morris of AEP said that he fears the United States will rely on natural gas plants too heavily if it drastically cuts burning coal to make electricity.

25 Feb 2009 11:33:22 pm
More Notes from AWEA’s Siting Workshop—Day Two
SEATTLE--(partial article)

Thousands of people live near wind farms without complaints. But some residents have complained, and since sound is often regulated at a local level, community acceptance is essential before a wind farm is developed. Panelist Mark Bastasch, of CH2M Hill, noted that the industry has to “provide clarity once and for all” on the sound question. That means, among other things, assembling an advisory panel to determine whether more research is needed. He also stated that developers should make sure that the community understands beforehand that “turbines can be heard.”