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Confused in West Virginia
Two years ago, when David Friend, CEO of US WindForce LLC testified before the WV Public Service Commission, he was asked to describe Edison’s relationship with the Pinnacle wind project currently under construction on the Allegheny Front above Keyser, West … Continue reading
Posted in Allegheny Mountains, Alternative Energy, Energy Subsidies, Industrial Wind and Local Governments, Industrial Wind Taxes, Mineral County WV, Pinnacle Wind Force LLC, US WindForce, WV PSC Hearing - Pinnacle Knob
Tagged 1603 grant, Mineral County Commission, Pinnacle Wind Force LLC, US WindForce LLC, wind revenues, wind subsidies, WV PSC wind
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It’s BAAAAAAAAAAACK!
If there’s an award given for the most intellectually insulting commercial, this gem from Emerson would certainly be in the running. I posted the video some time ago and hadn’t seen it on TV for a while. I thought perhaps … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, green lunacy
Tagged "green stupid", China emissions, co2 reduction, Emerson CO2, green scams, plant suicide
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“I’m watching a (wind) turbine on my land on fire, throwing fire balls on my property”
“Just let them burn and they will eventually burn out.” That was the advice provided by Joe Bocian, project manager for the Pinnacle wind project under construction on the top of the Allegheny Front above Keyser, WV, in the event … Continue reading
NY Power Authority decides against off-shore wind turbines
So, if the wind business is such a great deal … why don’t private investors jump in to cover the cost? “we could not come up with a way to lower the subsidy to the point where it would be … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to AT
Today is the second birthday for this obviously amateur blog. It has been a great learning experience and many people to thank. After some 670 (admittedly sporadic) posts since beginning in September, 2009, I chose to celebrate by offering the … Continue reading
Politics over science … does the security of the nation matter?
A must read by Lisa Linowes at MasterResource: “Wind Energy and Radar: A National Security Issue” We at AT discussed the hostage politics of the Oregon wind deal in this post from May, 2010: Defense Secretary Gates: “homeland security concerns … Continue reading
I don’t even know where to start!
If you haven’t seen the recent legislative offering from Congressman Paul Tonko, D-NY, I’d strongly suggest you read it closely. The requirements placed on the Department of Energy in his H. R. 2782 – “To provide for a program of … Continue reading
Chairman Paul Ryan, “THE EMPTY PROMISE OF GREEN JOBS”
THE EMPTY PROMISE OF GREEN JOBS THE COSTLY CONSEQUENCES OF CRONY CAPITALISM September 22, 2011 ———- AT Note: Allow me to emphasize this visual from the report: ————- AT Note: John Droz Jr. suggests that the 2011 EIA subsidy graph … Continue reading
“Letter From Your Country Cousin.”
We thank John Terry for granting permission to post his very entertaining and informative “Letter From Your Country Cousin.” As Mr. Terry notes: “At its least, this piece presents some interesting pictures to explore. At its best, it prompts the … Continue reading
Note to wind turbine firefighters: “Just let them burn and they will eventually burn out.”
If you’re not familiar with the Pinnacle wind facility, it’s located along the Allegheny Front in Mineral County West Virginia. The road to the summit of Green Mountain, where the turbines are located, might best be described as a combined … Continue reading
