Category Archives: Wind Energy Shenanigans

Politics over science … does the security of the nation matter?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by morgan

A must read by Lisa Linowes at MasterResource: “Wind Energy and Radar: A National Security Issue” We at AT discussed the hostage politics of the Oregon wind deal in this post from May, 2010:  Defense Secretary Gates: “homeland security concerns … Continue reading →

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Breaking: American Wind Energy Association opposes industrial wind.

Posted on April 12, 2011 by morgan

I know … I could hardly believe it myself when I stumbled onto it, but the evidence was right there in black and white.  Imagine my surprise when I found that Dr. Wayne Spiggle and the American Wind Energy Association … Continue reading →

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It’s all about making money, not about renewable energy

Posted on April 10, 2011 by morgan

The following letter to the editor appeared in the Cumberland (MD) Times-News on April 10, 2011: To the Editor, If doubt remains that the industrial wind business is gasping for air, you only need read Frank Maisano’s recent attack on … Continue reading →

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The tale of “The Much Maligned Tomato”

Posted on April 9, 2011 by morgan

We are happy to publish the following commentary, which was submitted by a reader: Once upon a time, a long, long, time ago, there was a mystical island known as “Merry Old England.”  It was called that because all of … Continue reading →

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Frank Maisano and the “merry handful”

Posted on April 4, 2011 by morgan

What happened Mr. Maisano!  Didn’t you get the memo?  You won!  There’s nothing standing in the way of the Pinnacle Wind project, and there hasn’t been since the WV PSC gave permission months ago.  In fact, if US WindForce had … Continue reading →

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Incentives: the wind industry’s Happy Hour

Posted on March 23, 2011 by morgan

“Happy Hour” is a marketing ploy used to draw new patrons to your bar and, obviously, to keep your loyals loyal.  One dollar beers, a few pigs in a blanket and extra special pretzels (the kind with lots of salt … 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 →

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Industrial wind’s floating crap game

Posted on December 22, 2010 by morgan

I’m just suspicious by nature, I suppose.  For example: I wouldn’t be surprised if the jobs created when Nordic Windpower grabbed $16,000,000 from US taxpayers under a July, 2009 DOE loan guarantee to expand its US wind turbine production at … Continue reading →

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MSNBC: “Powerful Democrats help Chinese energy firm chase stimulus money”

Posted on December 9, 2010 by morgan

MSNBC is reporting that “Top Democratic fundraisers and lobbyists with links to the White House are behind a proposed wind farm in Texas that stands to get $450 million in stimulus money, even though a Chinese company would operate the … Continue reading →

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Stop the Baucus efforts to extend the 1603 renewable handout!

Posted on December 7, 2010 by morgan

Senator Max Baucus, (D-MT) has vowed to see the 1603 cash grant (corporate welfare) program extended for renewable energy. His amendment 4727 to extend the program until December 2011 failed on December 4th, but it’s safe to assume that he’ll … Continue reading →

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