Author Archives: morgan

Wind produces “practically no electricity during cold snap.” Another wake up call from our friends overseas – is anyone listening?????

Posted on January 11, 2010 by morgan

From the UK Telegraph: “Wind farms produced ‘practically no electricity’ during Britain’s cold snap – Wind farms produced “practically no electricity” during the cold snap which manufacturers’ groups say could lead to severe winter energy shortages.” By Rowena Mason Published: … Continue reading →

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Dr. Robert McMurtry discussion on the issue of wind turbines and health will live-stream on Monday 1/11/10 at 10 am est.

Posted on January 10, 2010 by morgan

Please circulate!!!  Courtesy of our friends at Wind Concerns Ontario: Hear this important discussion with Dr. Robert McMurtry at “ Live Stream 98 The Beach” on Monday, January 11, 2009  at 10:00 am est. Dr. Robert Y. McMurtry, MD FRCSC FACS … Continue reading →

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If “it’s not a matter of displacing or replacing coal or nuclear or things like that,” what exactly is the purpose of industrial wind?

Posted on January 9, 2010 by morgan

I’m easily confused!  Let’s get that out of the way first.  So, maybe someone can help me understand the following: An article published January 7, 2009 at the Cumberland Times-News contained this quote:  “I think the important thing is that … Continue reading →

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Wind in the Works – Southern California Edison and Industrial Wind LLCs

Posted on January 8, 2010 by morgan

Information to share: The document embedded below for your convenience arrived today.  Accompanying Southern California Edison’s Supplement to Advice 2333-E, Implementation of Affiliate Transaction Rules With Respect to the Creation of 12 Affiliates submission to the California Public Utilities Commission, … Continue reading →

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Mineral County, WV awaiting PSC decision on industrial wind plant.

Posted on January 8, 2010 by morgan

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 →

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WSJ: “Government subsidies are turning renewable energy into big business.”

Posted on January 8, 2010 by morgan

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 →

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Bloomberg: “German Wind Farm Growth Threatens Power Grid, Handelsblatt Says “

Posted on January 8, 2010 by morgan

(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 →

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From the Spending Too Much Time in DC File: Congressman “taken by surprise by the proposal for a 100-square-mile wind farm”

Posted on January 7, 2010 by morgan

“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 →

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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”

Posted on January 7, 2010 by morgan

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 →

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Wonderful West Virginia Magazine challenged for promotion of industrial wind.

Posted on January 6, 2010 by morgan

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 →

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