Hamlin Preservation Group

NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT JUDGE NULLIFIES HAMLIN ENERGY LAW

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:52:51 -0500

The Wind Energy Law adopted in April 2008 by the Monroe County Town of Hamlin has been “set aside and annulled” by the Hon. David Michael Barry, Justice of New York State’s Supreme Court, in an “Order and Judgment” granted on January 5, 2009. The court’s decision concludes that the Hamlin Town Board violated the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) when it neither took a “hard look” at the relevant areas of environmental concern, nor set forth a “reasoned elaboration” for its determination that the wind energy law would not have a significant impact on the environment.

Companies poised to profit from state wind-power push

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:25:37 -0400

Determining which way the wind blows has rarely been as important to a politician as it is to Gov. David Paterson. Paterson’s ambitious goal of increasing renewable energy to 25 percent of New York’s power by 2013 will hinge on wind turbines.

Since most of New York’s renewable energy comes from hydroelectric power plants with little capacity to grow, and the pace of growth in solar energy has gone at less than light speed, with only 15 megawatts of installed capacity to date, the wind industry will likely account for most of the desired growth in so-called clean energy.

Subsidies Rate Table

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:11:01 -0400

From the Executive Summary of the report
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/servicerpt/subsidy2/pdf/execsum.pdf, pdf page 6 of 8. That page includes a table of subsidies paid per mwh of generation. A quick summary (subset) below:

Coal is paid $.44 per mwh
Nat. Gas: $.25 per mwh
Biomass: $.89 per mwh
Nuclear: $1.59 per mwh
Hydro: $.67 per mwh
Solar: $24.34 per mwh
Landfill gas: $1.37 per mwh
Wind: $23.37 per mwh

Hamlin Zoning Map

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:01:53 -0400

Residential very-low-density areas in Hamlin.

Hamlin Wind Farm Decision Nears

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:52:11 -0400

By the end of this month, a law regulating wind turbines in the Town of Hamlin could be passed, but not without much debate.

A public meeting this week will serve as a last ditch effort from some neighbors who say this proposed law doesn't protect them.

The debate has raged on for nearly two years in Hamlin. At stake is how to craft a local law that would protect the interests of taxpayers should wind turbines, or a wind farm, be built.

NYSERDA Announces Renewable Energy Initiatives

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:34:27 -0500

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has launched two initiatives that will help strengthen the evolving renewable energy arena in New York. These initiatives grew out of the efforts and recommendations of Lt. Gov. David Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force.

First, New York is initiating a $6 million clean-energy workforce training initiative. NYSERDA will invest more than $4 million in a range of clean energy sectors, including small wind and biogas energy systems. An additional $2 million is included in the governor's executive budget targeted at developing the solar workforce through programs at community colleges across New York State.

Support S4608 ALESI

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:27:50 -0500

TITLE....Establishes the New York state task force on wind generating facilities siting and permitting policies

04/19/07 REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
01/09/08 REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SUMMARY:

ALESI, FLANAGAN, MORAHAN, PADAVAN, RATH, SEWARD, YOUNG
Establishes the New York state task force on wind generating facilities siting and permitting policies to study the need to implement a uniform statewide policy regarding the siting and permitting of wind energy production facilities; further establishes an 18 month moratorium upon the siting and permitting of wind energy production facilities; repeals such provisions effective December 31, 2008.

Wayland-Cohocton School District January 28, 2008 Letter by James Hall

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:21:35 -0500

January 28, 2008

Wayland-Cohocton Central School Board
2350 Rte 63 N
Wayland, NY 14572

RE: UPC SCIDA PILOT approval not required for Wayland-Cohocton School District

Dear School Board members:

Submitted this date to the Wayland-Cohocton School Board the following documents:

1) Press Release January 10, 2008 from attorney David Miller
2) List of SCIDA Board members and their home addresses

Hamlin Wind Turbine Public Forum

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:57:51 -0500

Start: Jan 29 2008 - 8:00am

End: Feb 8 2008 - 8:00am

Description:

This is the last public forum Hamlin will have on the wind turbine issue. February 7, at 6pm.

Town of Hamlin Hosts Informational Meeting on Wind Turbines

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:37:55 -0400

Start: Sep 27 2007 - 7:00pm

Description:

Your chance to hear ALL sides of the wind turbine issue at a free panel presentation. Five regional representives will present on both sides of the issue. All area residents are welcome. Ask your questions, get answers! FREE to all.