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Windaction News Issue: November 6, 2013

 By Lisa Linowes -- November 6, 2013 No Comments

News and information from
The WindAction Group

facts, analysis, exposure of industrial wind energy’s real impacts –

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County looks at moratorium for large energy projects

(6 Nov) California – County Supervisor Jim Spering on Monday supported having a moratorium on the large, green energy projects. The county is concerned about preserving the base’s ability to operate. It has a responsibility to preserve the base’s mission, he said. MORE

Iberdrola may lose permit to operate Groton Wind Farm

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(5 Nov) New Hampshire – The New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee (‘SEC’) has announced hearings to determine whether to suspend and revoke the Certificate of Site and Facility granted Groton Wind LLC. MORE

Energy Referendum: Public buy-back of Berlin grid fails

(4 Nov) Germany – The nationwide Energiewende, which has required the expansion of infrastructure and the construction of new wind farms, has resulted in steeply rising costs with, thus far, questionable environmental advantages.

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Windaction News Issue: October 23, 2013

 By Lisa Linowes -- October 23, 2013 No Comments

News and information from
The WindAction Group

facts, analysis, exposure of industrial wind energy’s real impacts

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Great Lakes ice shouldn’t stop wind turbines but will increase costs, engineering professor says

(23 Oct) USA | Michigan – Already offshore wind production is three times the cost of onshore wind farms such as the Consumers Energy Lake Winds Energy Park now producing electricity in Mason County south of Ludington, according to MAREC Director Arn Boezaart. Factoring in the cost of engineering wind tower protection against the ice is… MORE

‘Wind Turbine Syndrome’ blamed for mysterious symptoms in Cape Cod town

(22 Oct) USA | Massachusetts – They filed an earlier nuisance complaint against the town in July 2012, but the judge granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss on Dec. 3, 2012.

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Chambers of Commerce Falsely Promote Windpower (might be repeated in your local)

 By Glenn Schleede -- October 15, 2013 7 Comments

“Businesses that are planning to provide equipment or services to the wind industry especially need objective information about wind energy.… Participating in industries that are dependent on federal tax breaks and subsidies can be dangerous, particularly at a time of massive federal deficits and a national debt of about $17 trillion.”

A highly misleading article, “Winds of change blow across Ohio,” by the CEO of the Van Wert (OH) Area Chamber of Commerce, Susan Munroe, was published by the Fort Wayne (IN) Journal Gazette on October 7, 2013. Such reflects a new battlefront in the politics of wind with local chambers of commerce arguing for wind projects in their areas.

Ms. Munroe claims that the 304 Megawatt (MW) Blue Creek Wind Farm, built in Northwestern Ohio by a subsidiary of Spain-based Iberdrola, provides substantial energy and economic benefits.…

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Windaction News Issue: October 9, 2013

 By Lisa Linowes -- October 9, 2013 1 Comment

News and information from
The WindAction Group

facts, analysis, exposure of industrial wind energy’s real impacts

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Wind developer clashes with power grid operator

(8 Oct) Vermont – Minimum Generation Emergencies generally occur during temperate nights, when power demand is at an annual low. Blomberg said that when this happens, the first generators to be called off are those outside the region. The next generators ISO calls off are the “self-schedulers.” These are the generators that bid into…

Gadsden City Council supports proposed wind turbine regulations

(8 Oct) Alabama – The council unanimously voted in favor the resolution, which supports a bill pre-filed by State Sen. Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City). Williams’ draft bill would require wind farm developers to get a permit from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. It would also establish height requirements, setbacks, and mandate that noise…

PUC rules UMaine wind farm proposal must be made public

(8 Oct) Maine – “As a general principle, the more information that’s in the public view, the better, because people may have interesting, important things to say to us,” said PUC Chairman Thomas Welch in an interview after PUC deliberations took place in Hallowell.

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AWED Energy & Environmental Newsletter: October 7, 2013

 By John Droz, Jr. -- October 7, 2013 2 Comments Continue Reading

Windaction News Issue: September 25, 2013

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AWED Energy & Environmental Newsletter: September 16, 2013

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New York Wind Wars: Hiding the Facts (PTC allows Invenergy to desecrate)

 By Mary Kay Barton -- September 12, 2013 16 Comments Continue Reading

Windaction News Issue: September 11, 2013

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Letter to New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers: Seven Reasons to Reject Big Wind (Part II)

 By Annette Smith -- September 10, 2013 No Comments Continue Reading