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“we show that it becomes doubtful whether wind energy results in any fuel saving and CO2 emission reduction. What remains are the extra investments in wind energy”

Posted on March 29, 2010 by morgan

Roger Pielke Sr’s Climate Science blog offers an excellent guest post by Dr. C. (Kees) Le Pair. The wind industry cannot be pleased with this analysis. Read the full post here:  Guest Post On Wind Energy By Dr. C. (Kees) … Continue reading →

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Jon Boone reviews “Power Hungry: The Myths of “Green” Energy and the Real Fuels of the Future” by Robert Bryce.

Posted on March 29, 2010 by morgan

Jon Boone,  former University Administrator, Environmentalist, Artist, Author, Documentary Producer, and Formal Intervenor in Wind Installation Hearings, provides an advance review of the much anticipated new book by author Robert Bryce, which is due for release April 27, 2010.  Advance … Continue reading →

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Save Our Seashore’s Eric Bibler addresses industrial wind concerns to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.

Posted on March 28, 2010 by morgan

Eric Bibler, President of the Citizen’s Group Save Our Seashore, provided the following remarks to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: March 22, 2010 Good afternoon. Thank-you to Chairman Delaney, to Mr. Price, and to all of the Members … Continue reading →

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South Dakota Governor vetoes bill providing large wind farms larger tax refund than other construction projects.

Posted on March 27, 2010 by morgan

According to an article at Business Week, Governor Mike Rounds, a Republican, says he already signed a bill that changes refunds for all categories of construction projects, and he believes that bill should apply to wind farms. Further, Senate Republican … Continue reading →

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Hooray !!! General Electric to build wind turbines and create 2,000 jobs. What? In England?

Posted on March 26, 2010 by morgan

We sure hope none of the tax credits and subsidies that support GE directly or indirectly enables this little adventure.  Naah!  That could never happen … could it?  I know Jeff Immelt is good buddies with the President, but hey! … Continue reading →

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Maryland Department of the Environment orders Constellation Energy to immediately cease work at wind farm.

Posted on March 25, 2010 by morgan

From the Industrial Wind Action Group March 24, 2010 in The Republican(Garrett County Maryland) Work began in earnest this past week in clearing forest land near Eagle Rock just south of Deer Park for the erection of over two dozen … Continue reading →

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The Industrial Wind Action Group challenges a wind salesman – Uh Oh!

Posted on March 25, 2010 by morgan

An editorial from the Industrial Wind Action Group: “Wind speak” from a wind salesman (Posted March 25, 2010) Alexandra Weit has followed the wind energy industry in the San Gorgonio Pass, California since its beginnings. In 2008, she obtained nine … Continue reading →

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Further details on Maryland AG opinion regarding protection of endangered species.

Posted on March 25, 2010 by morgan

From the Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News March 24, 2010 Protection of endangered species DNR’s responsibility AG: Agency has final say during wind project permitting process Kevin Spradlin Cumberland Times-News — CUMBERLAND — A Maryland attorney general’s opinion that lays the protection … Continue reading →

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US WindForce asks MD PSC to include specific performance measurements in Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards. Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Just kidding!

Posted on March 24, 2010 by morgan

C’mon, did you really think the wind developer’s idea for Renewable Energy Standards meant a request that the Maryland PSC, or any local, state or federal agency should require transparent reporting of the actual output from their wind turbines to … Continue reading →

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Maryland Attorney General requires regulators to consider endangered species when permitting wind projects. Full text of opinion here.

Posted on March 24, 2010 by morgan

From the Cumberland Times:  Attorney general: Endangered species a factor in wind power — ANNAPOLIS (AP) — An opinion from the Maryland Attorney General’s Office says state utility regulators have to consider Maryland’s endangered species when deciding on wind power … Continue reading →

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