Author Archives: morgan

Mountain Communities for Responsible Energy (MCRE) will have its day in court.

Posted on October 8, 2009 by morgan

From their web page, linked here for your convenience, MCRE describes themselves as “a grassroots, community-based group of West Virginia citizens opposing the proposed construction of the Beech Ridge Wind Project by Invenergy LLC of Chicago. Click here for proposal … Continue reading →

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In moving against “greenhouse” gas emissions, EPA set to insure power plants utilize latest technology. Will they hold Wind Power plants to the same standards? Logic says they must!

Posted on October 1, 2009 by morgan

The New York Times reports in its “E.P.A. Moves to Curtail Greenhouse Gas Emissions,” that the agency “would place the greatest burden on 400 power plants, new ones and those undergoing substantial renovation, by requiring them to prove that they … Continue reading →

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But Congress mandated that the wind would blow, Mother Nature. Now how about a little cooperation.

Posted on September 30, 2009 by morgan

The Industrial Wind Action Group, pointed me to an interesting article about the unintended consequences of Wind Power and related “renewable energy mandates, government subsidies and a race to build wind turbines whether or not the grid can handle the … Continue reading →

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Scientists provide yet another reason to delay the rapid deployment of wind turbine installations in areas where need is not proven.

Posted on September 29, 2009 by morgan

Science Daily, in it’s article  – Scientists Find Successful Way To Reduce Bat Deaths At Wind Turbines, reports that “Scientists at the University of Calgary have found a way to reduce bat deaths from wind turbines by up to 60 … Continue reading →

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The Wind Energy cart. Will the horse ever catch up?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by morgan

Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently addressed the Grid Week conference in Washington.  Jeff St. John reported on the Secretary’s comments at Greentech Media.  The full article is linked here for your convenience:  “GridWeek: Chu Lays Out DOE’s Smart Grid Vision, … Continue reading →

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China’s efforts to increase wind power requires additional coal-fired plants…and more coal!

Posted on September 28, 2009 by morgan

China has been touted as moving ahead of the US in the application of wind energy.  Perhaps so, but what does this really mean to their total energy package…where does wind power fit in?  Will it finally replace the nasty … Continue reading →

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Mountain Breezes – Green Energy’s New Coal?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by morgan

The citizens of the high Alleghenies are often portrayed as slow-witted and ignorant.  Outsiders form quick images of folks sitting on falling down porches, pooch at heel, puffing on a corncob of terbacky, sipping moonshine and just waiting for the last … Continue reading →

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