Category Archives: Politicians and Wind Energy

Senator Jay Rockefeller – “Confirmation Bias” … or just lazy?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by morgan

On December 8, 2010, following the failure to extend subsidies for renewables (and before they found another way to subsidize profits), I wrote the following to “my” Senator Jay Rockefeller (WV): To Senator Rockefeller Sir, I am extremely disappointed to … Continue reading →

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Heck! If you can earn renewable credits by burning wood, I know where there’s some REALLY old chunks?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by morgan

The creativity of some folks never ceases to amaze me.  While some are trying to come up with things like fuel cells, mini-nukes and who knows what to lead the pack on new sources of renewable energy, some Californians just … 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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Finally, the wind industry demands Congress enact Renewable Energy Standards! What??? … it doesn’t include minimum energy output from turbines?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by morgan

Here’s the headline at Renewable Energy World that got my hopes up – Wind Industry Fires Back, Calls for RES But no, the “group of wind energy executives as well as the CEO of the American Wind Energy Association called on … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Released Emails Show Wind Lobby, Soros Group Helped with White House PR (PJM Exclusive — Read the Emails Here)

Posted on March 9, 2010 by morgan

From PJM – Emails recently obtained under the Freedom of Information Act — seen here for the first time — show how political influence and lobbyists are shaping Obama administration policy and public relations. Click the links below to read … Continue reading →

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From the Omaha Press Club – A discussion of Nebraska industrial wind.

Posted on March 9, 2010 by morgan

This series of videos is provided for your viewing without comment.  Yours are, of course, welcome. Part 1 of February 19, 2010 briefing to the Omaha Press Club by the director of the Nebraska Energy Office. Recorded by EV World.com. … Continue reading →

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State of Maryland announces plan to reduce its carbon footprint from a size 10 1/2 to a size 10 1/2. What? UPDATE – COST

Posted on December 8, 2009 by morgan

According to the AP, Governor Martin O’Malley announced that the state of Maryland “will sign 20-year purchase agreements with four wind and solar developers, demonstrating Maryland’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 25 percent by 2020.” The Governor added, … Continue reading →

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AFL-CIO, upset about China/US Wind venture, says, “Hell No! We Won’t Send Our Tax Dollars to China!”

Posted on November 7, 2009 by morgan

In line with the position of Democratic Senator Charles Schumer of New York, the AFL-CIO is concerned that the newly announced consortium of Chinese/American companies, formed to build a massive wind installation in Texas, is being funded by US Taxpayers, … Continue reading →

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Look! You guys just pass the laws forcing them to subsidize construction and then to force them to buy the product. I’ll convince them this turkey is a great product!

Posted on November 6, 2009 by morgan

Sound incredible? … well! From the Boston Herald, via National Wind Watch:  “Wind law could benefit company” Read carefully for the tangled web of politicians and developers and politician/developers and developer/politicians and money money money! Sorta makes me queasy! The … Continue reading →

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