Tag Archives: Mineral County WV

Secretary Salazar challenged on industrial wind support.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by morgan

West Virginia Physician Dr. Wayne Spiggle recently received an email from Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar in which the Secretary announced that the Department of the Interior will issue a 50-state report outlining the country’s most promising ways to reconnect … Continue reading →

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Wind business ethics: “A wind farm owner once told me that if there were no witnesses, it would be impossible to prove a bird had been killed by a wind turbine blade.”

Posted on June 6, 2011 by morgan

An article at the UK Mail notes this statement by field biologist Doug Bell, manager of East Bay Regional Park District’s wildlife program:  “it would take 167 pairs of local nesting golden eagles to produce enough young to compensate for their … Continue reading →

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Jasper Morris – A true Allegheny Treasure

Posted on May 24, 2011 by morgan

With the passing of Jasper Morris, this community says farewell to a true Allegheny Treasure. He was my scoutmaster when I was a kid and later kept a close eye on us “local” students at “Pot State.”  I recall his … Continue reading →

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Recipe for disaster: a Bald Eagle, wind turbines and an incredibly incurious press.

Posted on May 11, 2011 by morgan

Whenever I’m away for a bit, I often find it difficult choosing a topic to help me get back into the swing of things.  This time however, thanks to the sharp eye and superb photography of Ms. Jamie Riggleman, the … Continue reading →

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Eagle – Schmeagle! … “by the time problems are unveiled in post-construction monitoring, they’ve sold the facility.”

Posted on April 22, 2011 by morgan

Thanks to Rick Webb of VA Wind for pointing us to a posting at North American Windpower:  “FWS Official To Wind Developers: Our Door Is Always Open” The title of the article might be a bit misleading if you read … Continue reading →

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When you’re trying to sneak in late, it’s best if you don’t blow the horn.

Posted on August 26, 2010 by morgan

When I was a youngster coming home a little later than allowed, I tried to convince my friends not to blow the horn when they dropped me off.  I figured that Dad was probably sleeping with one eye open but, … Continue reading →

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WV Public Service Commission denies petition to reconsider, authorizing Pinnacle Wind Force LLC to proceed with Mineral County, WV facility.

Posted on April 30, 2010 by morgan

“The Commission denies a petition to reconsider its Order authorizing Pinnacle Wind Force, LLC to construct and operate a $13 1 million wholesale electric generating facility, including about 23 wind turbines (the Project), on Green Mountain in Mineral County, West … Continue reading →

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‘Industrial wind’ helps corporations, not taxpayers

Posted on February 17, 2010 by morgan

Mineral Daily News-Tribune Wed Feb 17, 2010, 12:35 PM EST Keyser, W.Va. – ‘Industrial wind’ helps corporations, not taxpayers To the Editor: We are about to throw away $131 million dollars on a wind  farm in Mineral County.  I say … Continue reading →

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Allegheny Front Alliance appeals WV Public Service Commission ruling on Pinnacle industrial wind project.

Posted on February 15, 2010 by morgan

Mr. Frank O’Hara has confirmed to AT that the citizen’s group, Allegheny Front Alliance, has appealed the WV PSC ruling granting a citing certificate to Pinnacle Wind Force LLC for the construction of an industrial wind project on Green Mountain … Continue reading →

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C’mon Governor Manchin … if you’re too busy to do what you committed, just say so!

Posted on February 4, 2010 by morgan

Governor Manchin, When I first addressed the (in my mind) urgent issue of the West Virginia State Historical Preservation Office and mitigation of industrial wind’s assault on historic sites, some of my friends suggested I be patient and positive.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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