Category Archives: Pinnacle Wind Farm

Eagle – Schmeagle! … “by the time problems are unveiled in post-construction monitoring, they’ve sold the facility.”

Posted on April 22, 2011 by morgan

Thanks to Rick Webb of VA Wind for pointing us to a posting at North American Windpower:  “FWS Official To Wind Developers: Our Door Is Always Open” The title of the article might be a bit misleading if you read … Continue reading →

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West Virginia House and Senate Leadership asked to review “flawed” industrial wind decommission funding process.

Posted on February 26, 2011 by morgan

Recently, at the direction of the WV Public Service Commission, the Mineral County (WV) Commissioners approved a Decommissioning Fund and Escrow Agreement for the purpose of protecting county residents against potential financial harm.  It is my opinion that the agreement, … Continue reading →

Posted in Decommission, Mineral County WV, Pinnacle Wind Farm, US WindForce, West Virginia Wind, WV PSC Hearing - Pinnacle Knob, WV State Government | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Pinnacle wind farm decommission study challenged.

Posted on January 17, 2011 by morgan

AT Note:  The following letter was submitted to the Mineral County (West Virginia) Commission for consideration at the January 11, 2011 review of the decommission study prepared by GL Garrad Hassan (1), consultant for the Pinnacle Wind Farm project. Unable … Continue reading →

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“As The Bull Flies!”

Posted on January 7, 2011 by morgan

Readers may have noticed a gap in posts over the last week or so.  I was off helping my daughter move into a new home and internet access was very limited.  A funny thing about being out of touch … … Continue reading →

Posted in Allegheny Mountains, Mineral County WV, Pinnacle Wind Farm, US WindForce, Wind Energy Shenanigans | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Breaking! U of MD Chancellor punt might be a new Allegheny Treasures record!

Posted on December 12, 2010 by morgan

I’ve got to admit, it wasn’t exactly the ringing endorsement I had expected.  In fact, from the email I just received from the University of Maryland Chancellor, it appears recent newspaper reports of the University of Maryland playing a role … Continue reading →

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Industrial wind … optimism just isn’t enough.

Posted on November 22, 2010 by morgan

During a long ago conversation, I said to my Dad, “I’m an optimist Pop!  I’m not going through life a pessimist … you know … always seeing the negative side!”  Dad asked if I knew the definition of a pessimist.  … Continue reading →

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University of Maryland must insist wind developer partner will protect endangered species.

Posted on November 10, 2010 by morgan

The following was sent this evening via email to University of Maryland Chancellor William E. Kirwan Subject:  University of Maryland – US WindForce Power Purchase Agreement Dear Chancellor Kirwan, Recently, US WindForce LLC touted the signing of a 20 year … Continue reading →

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When you’re trying to sneak in late, it’s best if you don’t blow the horn.

Posted on August 26, 2010 by morgan

When I was a youngster coming home a little later than allowed, I tried to convince my friends not to blow the horn when they dropped me off.  I figured that Dad was probably sleeping with one eye open but, … Continue reading →

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“What goes up, must come down” … “nothing lasts forever” … “all things must pass”

Posted on October 18, 2009 by morgan

Maybe it’s just me, but when one of the major considerations of a multi-million dollar project is the plan to tear it down and sell it for scrap, I get a little queasy.  It strikes me as similar to putting … Continue reading →

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Will Pinnacle Knob be built with obsolete turbines? If completed within the next few years the answer may well be yes.

Posted on October 17, 2009 by morgan

For the sake of argument, let’s say the two year old computer I’m using has capacity and functionality to support my growing business for, at least, the next three years.  Unless it breaks, I would be a little nuts to … Continue reading →

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