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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Mineral County, WV awaiting PSC decision on industrial wind plant.
What follows is a refreshingly thorough article on the pending decision by the West Virginia Public Service Commission regarding the US WindForce LLC application to construct industrial wind turbines on the Allegheny Front above Keyser, WV. We compliment the excellent … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Cumberland Times-News, Pinnacle Wind Force LLC, WV PSC decision
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WSJ: “Government subsidies are turning renewable energy into big business.”
From the Wall Street Journal: ” Clean Energy Sources: Sun, Wind and Subsidies: As Governments Increase Spending and Support for Renewable Power, Even Fans Wonder If Aid Could Be More Efficient by Jeffrey Ball January 8, 2010 In frigid water … Continue reading
Bloomberg: “German Wind Farm Growth Threatens Power Grid, Handelsblatt Says “
(Image courtesy of Windtoons) Bloomberg Article By Nicholas Comfort Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) — The expansion of wind farms in Germany is threatening the country’s power grid with unpredictable output, Handelsblatt reported, citing data supplied to the Federal Network Agency. Vattenfall … Continue reading
From the Spending Too Much Time in DC File: Congressman “taken by surprise by the proposal for a 100-square-mile wind farm”
“C’mon in Congressman, nice to see you dropping by home. Sit a spell, have a little coffee and let me catch you up on the news. Yep, kids are all fine, thanks for asking. By the way, did you know … Continue reading
Posted in Wind Energy Shenanigans
Tagged Lake Michigan Wind Farm, Ludington Michigan
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Cape Wind – “It’s still double the price – and the ratepayers will be picking up the tab for it for 20 years”
From the Boston Herald’s Business and Market Blog: “Cape Wind’s big secret – Power will cost millions extra” By Jay Fitzgerald Thursday, January 7, 2010 National Grid customers will experience sticker shock after the giant utility negotiates a long-term electric … Continue reading
Wonderful West Virginia Magazine challenged for promotion of industrial wind.
Embedded for your convenience are letters to the Editor of the Wonderful West Virginia Magazine. Mr. Dave Umling, author of the letters, took strong exception to the promotion of industrial wind in the 2009 Special Edition of the magazine, which … Continue reading
The political friends of industrial wind hamper state and federal agencies.
An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette provides another example of ill-prepared and vote driven politicians ignoring advice offered by state and federal agencies. The opening statement in article titled “Somerset wind turbines seen as aviation hazard” declares, “The Federal Aviation … Continue reading
Coal is 24/7/365 – Wind is ???
(courtesy of Windtoons) Interesting read from the Credit Herald – a Financial blog: New coal-fired power plant fuels debate Key thought from the article – “While burning coal releases CO2, the fuel has advantages over renewable forms of electricity. At … Continue reading
“Well, We have to do something!!!”
While the great debate about energy is centered around developing new, and improving existing sources, it’s easy to forget that, with a little effort, individuals can contribute greatly to the conservation of energy and the reduction of emissions. The gem … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Pam Dodds
Tagged Energy Conservation, energy conservation links, Pam and Art Dodds
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Industrial wind “Scarecrows” drive off rare birds.
AT: Another cause for serious concern is in this statement from the article: “The impact is small now because there are few wind farms but researchers warn that, with hundreds more planned, plus an increase in the size of turbines, … Continue reading
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