Daily Archives: February 28, 2010

Friends of the Grande Rhonde Valley Newsletter – March 2010

Posted on February 28, 2010 by morgan

Thanks to the Blue Mountain Alliance in Oregon for referring us to the March 2010 Newsletter published by the Friends of the Grande Rhonde Valley.  These groups share our concern for the severe environmental damage brought on by the inefficient … Continue reading →

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Tribes reject wind farm offer | CapeCodOnline.com

Posted on February 28, 2010 by morgan

By Patrick Cassidy pcassidy@capecodonline.com February 28, 2010 A million-dollar offer by Cape Wind Associates LLC to each of the Indian tribes fighting the proposed Nantucket Sound wind farm has been declined. “A financial offer was made to our tribe and … Continue reading →

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“Wind farm owners have a strong incentive to sell off or abandon their projects once tax benefits have been captured…”

Posted on February 28, 2010 by morgan

“Wind farm owners have a strong incentive to sell off or abandon their projects once tax benefits have been captured (5-6 years for accelerated depreciation; 10 years for production tax credits), turbine performance deteriorates and/or operating and maintenance costs escalate. … Continue reading →

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