Category Archives: Windtoons

Hypocrisy? You be the judge.

Posted on June 13, 2014 by

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway “has been able to plow so much into renewable energy because it can use tax credits to offset profit at other businesses.” How much did he “plow” in? Seems Mr. Buffett didn’t even know, but, when told … Continue reading →

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“Go on, take the money and run!”

Posted on July 18, 2013 by

“Even while accepting Arkansas state taxpayer subsidies (millions), (German owned wind turbine manufacturer) Nordex officials said they needed more certainty of additional federal subsidies to keep their production facility open.” _________________________________________ When will we ever learn? _________________________________________  

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Industrial wind: all trick and no treat

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Courtesy of Windtoons

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Pump storage … the industrial wind side show’s latest prop.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

A November 7 article in the State Journal (West Virginia) is titled “Wind Power and Pumped Hydro Storage: A Natural Pair.”  What may seem very promising on the surface requires a bit of understanding, so before I comment, I’d like … Continue reading →

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John Terry on industrial wind: “one wonders what unintended consequence will occur next?”

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

The Cumberland (Maryland) Times-News recently published a commentary written by Mr. John Terry of Montrose, WV.  We thank Mr. Terry for permission to post this enhanced version of the original article. AT Notes:  Please use the features of the Scribd embed … Continue reading →

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“Letter From Your Country Cousin.”

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

We thank John Terry for granting permission to post his very entertaining and informative “Letter From Your Country Cousin.” As Mr. Terry notes:  “At its least, this piece presents some interesting pictures to explore. At its best, it prompts the … Continue reading →

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Sing it with me! “The Green Rolling … oops, wait … The Pinwheel Topped Hills of West Virginia”

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

(Courtesy of our great friends at Windtoons) I guess maybe they’ll just have to change the lyrics:

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Industrial wind flunks out!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Our friends at Windtoons nail it with this take on our recent post about the dismal performance of wind. Industrial wind = FAILURE

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Wind Turbines – The Test of Time (video)

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

We thank Joan & John Terry for this video, which is the result of their personal effort to compare the conflicting claims of wind power advocates and wind power detractors.  The Terrys describe their trip as “an unofficial, unscientific eleven … Continue reading →

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“Trick or Treat”

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

BOO! (Courtesy of our great friends at Windtoons)

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