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Hey, I’m not that stupid!
I make no apologies for this post, which may appear, by Allegheny Treasures standards, somewhat off topic. To the contrary, this post has everything to do with the effort made in this little blog to call for an open and … Continue reading
Bankruptcy and the corporate skunks
You know, skunks get a bad rap! I admit they do get a little funky at times, but mostly when you mess with them or, worse, run over them with your car. But that smell is nothing compared to what’s … Continue reading
Posted in Decommission, Edison Mission Group, Energy Ethics, Industrial Wind Taxes, Mineral County WV, Pinnacle Wind Farm, Wind Power subsidies, Wind tax rebates
Tagged bankrupt pensions, bankruptcy law, Corporate bankruptcy, corporate greed, corporate skunks, decommission agreement, Edison Internatonal, Edison Mission bankruptcy, Edison Mission Energy, NRG Energy, Pinnacle Wind Farm
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Irresponsible Senate Finance Committee Action on Wind Energy Tax Break
Following on the heels of yesterday’s post, Glenn Schleede offers additional commentary regarding the “irresponsible” EXPIRE Act: Commentary begins: April 11, 2013 Irresponsible Senate Finance Committee Action on Wind Energy Tax Break Once again, the Senate Committee that manages to … Continue reading
Posted in Glenn Schleede, Politicians and Wind Energy, Wind Power subsidies, Wind tax rebates
Tagged EXPIRE Act, Extender bill, Glenn Schleede, Investment tax credit for renewable energy, irresponsible republicans, National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, renewable energy subsidies, Republican National Committee, wind production tax credit, wind subsidies, wind tax benefits
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Wind PTC supported by “irresponsible Republican Senators”
Glenn and Sandra Schleede are fed up with their “irresponsible representatives” in Washington and have chosen to let them know. We thank them for allowing us to share the open letter they sent to Republican leadership. Letter begins: April 10, … Continue reading
Posted in Glenn Schleede, Politicians and Wind Energy, Wind Power subsidies, Wind tax rebates
Tagged EXPIRE Act, Extender bill, Glenn Schleede, Investment tax credit for renewable energy, irresponsible republicans, National Republican Congressional Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, renewable energy subsidies, Republican National Committee, wind production tax credit, wind subsidies, wind tax benefits
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EXPIRE … it’s just an act!
“The wind industry consumes nearly 80 percent of all federal subsidy dollars for renewable energy and 55 percent of all federal energy subsidies, according to David Brown, senior vice president for government affairs for Exelon, a nuclear power company. Because … Continue reading
“DARN … if we could only place more wind turbines!”
From the University of South Denmark: “Maybe the collapse (of the universe) has already started somewhere in the universe and right now it is eating its way into the rest of the universe. Maybe a collapsed is starting right now … Continue reading
Posted in Bat/Bird Kills, Denmark, Eagles, Endangered Species Act, US Fish &Wildlife, Wind Power subsidies
Tagged eagle kills, eagle kills at wind turbines, Endangered Species Act, incidental take permits, industrial wind bird kills, production tax credit, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, wind subsidies
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Germany’s energy future – COAL???
If shutting down Germany’s nuclear plants were a joke, this would be the punchline – “that power can’t be made up with renewable energy from wind or solar as such sources are too intermittent to provide reliable, round-the-clock power, according … Continue reading
Industrial wind is a “flexible” electricity generator – for all the wrong reasons.
This exchange between Melissa Francis of the Fox Business Channel and Denise Bode of the American Wind Energy Association is an instant classic. The interview is titled Wind Energy Tax Credit a Help or Distorting the Market? and can be … Continue reading
Posted in Edison Mission Group, Energy Subsidies, natural gas, Pinnacle Wind Farm, Wind Energy Shenanigans, Wind Power subsidies
Tagged Allegheny Mountains, American Wind Energy Association, Denise Bode, flexible fuel, Fox Business Channel, industrial wind, Keyser WV, Melissa Francis, Natural gas
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Senator Mark Warner urged to reconsider financial support for industrial wind.
Our thanks to Mr. Glenn Schleede for allowing us to post his important letter to Senator Mark Warner of Virginia. Letter begins: May 28, 2012 The Honorable Mark R. Warner – United States Senate Dear Senator Warner: I have great respect … Continue reading
Industrial wind – “over subsidised and wasteful of public money”
Folks who happily promote the industrial wind business often point to Europe … except, of course, when the news about their product is bad – which is increasingly the case. And, that being the case, you’re not likely to find … Continue reading
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