Living In New York - Real discussion and facts on Wind Power Proposals

Latest Study support view that real estate values are not impacted by Wind

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:06:55 -0500

http://ecopolitology.org/2009/12/03/dept-of-energy-wind-farms-have-no-impact-on-property-values/

Chateaugay school construction funded entirely by state, Noble

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:19:14 -0500

Just wanted to put in an article about the continued postive impact that these windfarms have had to our community. http://www.pressrepublican.com/homepage/local_story_315215653.html And this project was accomplished without use of local tax dollars.

Wind Turbine Syndrome - lack of peer review article

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:29:10 -0500

http://www.grist.org/article/2009-08-03-attack-on-industrial-wind-puffed-with-false-peer-review-claims#comments

Wind Farm Payment buyouts

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:55:53 -0400

Here's an interesting buyout option coming to the turbine landowners. http://www.pressrepublican.com/archivesearch/local_story_257225219.html

Was wondering if anyone had a view on which way to go?

Personally, I think with the quarterly payments are something to stick with on two fronts:
a)The hidden carbon tax that Obama's admin will enact will create pass thru charges to electricity customers will drive up the electricity rates even in the short term. I think we all know now that wind turbines are a carbon free source of electricity. As the carbon tax won't be applied to this source, it would seem that the revenue from these will potentially increase as the rate charged to consumers increases due to this tax. So what is good should get better.

North Country Public Radio researches anti wind claims

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:14:19 -0400

North Country public radio has quite a nice archive of wind related news and stories. Here is a interesting link about one:

http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/7003/checking-one-wind-power-claim

Fewer Jobs From Wind? Vestas wins court order to stop sit-in

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:27:50 -0400

The story: Vestas (the largest manufacturer of turbines world-wide) announces a plan to close a plant on the Isle of Wight as part of their plan to cut 1900 jobs, or 9% of their workforce. Workers protest by staging a sit-in. Vestas wins court order to have them removed.

Read here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/8183323.stm
and here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8022688.stm

More Jobs from Wind? Perhaps the shuttered GM plant might re-open - for Wind

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:19:04 -0400

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

“Wind turbine syndrome” - the latest postmodern Luddite paranoia

Fri, 01 May 2009 21:46:53 -0400

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/

Renewable Generation

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:59:33 -0400

The below website has very valueable information. Enjoy!

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

A Beginner'S Guide To Renewable Energy

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:26:23 -0400

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.

Planet Forward

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:14:50 -0400

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.

Cohocton Supervisor: extensive noise complaint by town's residents

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:18:13 -0400

Supervisor Town of Cohocton April 1, 2009 letter to First Wind
01/16/2807 18:11 5853849531 . TOWNOFCOHOCTN PAGE 01/02

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.

Renewable Generation

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:22:28 -0400

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.

Pickens: "I don't want to replace natural gas with wind"

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:45:53 -0400

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.

AEP CEO sees crisis without more coal plants

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:49:38 -0400

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.