Category Archives: Wind Energy Shenanigans

Robert Bryce says industrial wind business is “a scam from beginning to end.” w/video

Posted on January 25, 2010 by morgan

Thanks to Jon Boone for directing our attention to the excellent discussion of US energy independence featuring author Robert Bryce, John Stossel and T. Boone Pickens. In discussing Mr. Bryce’s upcoming book, Mr. Boone refers to this comment from Mr. … 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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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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The political friends of industrial wind hamper state and federal agencies.

Posted on January 6, 2010 by morgan

An article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette provides another example of ill-prepared and vote driven politicians ignoring advice offered by state and federal agencies.  The opening statement in article titled “Somerset wind turbines seen as aviation hazard” declares, “The Federal Aviation … Continue reading →

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Highland Citizens suggest Highland County (VA) Supervisors Liable for Non-compliance with Endangered Species Act.

Posted on January 3, 2010 by morgan

From VAWind:  Highland County Supervisors Liable for Non-compliance with Endangered Species Act Wood Rogers PLC, the Roanoke law firm representing Highland Citizens, has advised the Highland County Board of Supervisors that allowing Highland New Wind Development to proceed without the … Continue reading →

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Virginia DHR claims industrial wind developer “deliberately misstated” and “deliberately misrepresented” facts.

Posted on January 3, 2010 by morgan

From The Pocahontas Times via National Wind Watch:  Virginia agency says wind developer “misstating” facts Credit: Geoff Hamill, Staff Writer, The Pocahontas Times http://www.pocahontastimes.com, 31 December 2009 The Virginia Department of Historical Resources (DHR) claimed a wind energy developer has … Continue reading →

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Industrial wind opponents are selfish … or are they?

Posted on December 23, 2009 by morgan

Excellent post from the Jefferson’s Leaning Left Blog, Jefferson County, New York (thanks to Glenn Schleede and Jon Boone) So, this lady stands up at a Public Hearing, Monday, about the Galloo Island Wind Factory. She lives near the Watertown … Continue reading →

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Falling price of renewable energy certificates threatens Australia’s industrial wind industry.

Posted on December 23, 2009 by morgan

From The Sidney Morning Herald: $800 million wind farm in doubt CLANCY YEATES December 23, 2009 AGL Energy says its plans to build the $800 million Macarthur wind farm in western Victoria are under ”enormous pressure” because of a collapse … Continue reading →

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Are Renewable Energy Credits a modern day snake oil?

Posted on December 20, 2009 by morgan

Letter to Editor at Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News awaiting publication – “Renewable Energy Credits” – Jon Boone Letter begins: Submitted December 14, 2009 An organization known as Clean Currents, run by Washington DC wind salesman Gary Skulnik, is selling snake oil … Continue reading →

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