Category Archives: WV PSC Hearing – Pinnacle Knob

My boss would have fired the whole bunch!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has a Vision Statement. Have a look at Vision Statement Item 4:  “An improvement in the standard of living and quality of life for the people of West Virginia” Reading this statement, folks … Continue reading →

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Braithwaite v Pinnacle Wind, LLC – WV PSC Staff recommends further investigation.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

“It is ludicrous to argue that because the Commission possibly had incorrect information before it when it made its decision, it cannot now review that decision. Therefore, Staff believes Pinnacle’s argument that this issue is beyond Commission review should be rejected.” … Continue reading →

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Confused in West Virginia

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Two years ago, when David Friend, CEO of US WindForce LLC testified before the WV Public Service Commission, he was asked to describe Edison’s relationship with the Pinnacle wind project currently under construction on the Allegheny Front above Keyser, West … Continue reading →

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West Virginia House and Senate Leadership asked to review “flawed” industrial wind decommission funding process.

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Recently, at the direction of the WV Public Service Commission, the Mineral County (WV) Commissioners approved a Decommissioning Fund and Escrow Agreement for the purpose of protecting county residents against potential financial harm.  It is my opinion that the agreement, … Continue reading →

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West Virginia PSC Final Order granting Mineral County industrial wind plant a siting certificate.

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

For your convenience, what follows is the WV PSC final order for the Pinnacle Industrial Wind Plant in Mineral County, WV:

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