Alerts Category: Law
These postings are provided to help publicize the efforts of affiliated groups and individuals related to industrial wind energy development. Most of the notices posted here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch.
U.K. Petition to study wind turbine noise and the health consequences
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to set up an independent working party of acousticians and medical experts to fully explore the problems of wind turbine noise and the health consequences as ETSU-R-97, the measurement presently used, is invalid and does not protect our communities from unbearable noise pollution.
Click here to sign if you are a U.K. citizen (deadline 16 April 2010)
ETSU-R-97 is woefully out of date for measuring noise generated by current wind turbines & not fit for . . .
Advertisements, Aesthetics, Economics, Essays, Health, Law, Vermont •
Source: Lowell Mountain Group
A ‘No’ Vote at Lowell Town Meeting, March 2
To the people of Lowell:
Attending all the informational meetings in Lowell concerning the current effort to erect 400 foot wind turbines, covering several miles of the Lowell Mountain ridge line, leaves me troubled by the questions that have not been answered – perhaps not even asked yet. When we meet as a community we should always look at that underlying question; How will we offer our children and grandchildren a life, here in our towns, with a decent standard of . . .
Action alerts, Environment, Law, Noise, Property values, Setbacks, U.K., Wildlife •
Source: Country Guardian
National Policy Statement concerning renewable energy
One of our supporters has brought the following to my attention and it would be good if you could respond with your comments.
The Government has published a draft set of National Policy Statements concerned with various large infrastructure projects. Of these, No.3 is concerned with Renewable Energy including onshore wind farms.
http://data.energynpsconsultation.decc.gov.uk/documents/npss/EN-3.pdf
This section on onshore wind farms includes a number of points which we would consider to be undesirable or plain wrong:
There is a section on “proximity to dwellings” which mentions . . .
Aesthetics, Economics, Health, Law, Noise, Petitions, Setbacks, U.K. •
Source: Ian Corkin
Petition for minimum 2km between wind turbines and dwellings
UK citizens should have the same right as many in the rest of Europe, and be protected from huge turbines being built adjacent to their properties.
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Introduce a minimum distance of 2km between wind turbines and dwellings. More details
Submitted by Ian Corkin – Deadline to sign up by: 23 December 2010
petitions.number10.gov.uk/tubine-distance/
Petition to establish a minimum distance of 2kms between wind farms and places of habitation
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to bring English law in line to that in Scotland for a minimum distance of 2kms between wind farms and places of habitation.
petitions.number10.gov.uk/stopwindfarms
The effects of wind turbines situated closer than 2kms on the health, wellbeing and quality of life are now becoming apparent all over the world. No minimum distances for these developments exist in England. In Scotland a minimum distance of 2kms is in place. Currently developments in England are being proposed . . .
Action alerts, Health, Law, Noise, Petitions, Technology, U.K. •
Source: North Hambleton Windfarm Action Group
U.K. petition to investigate wind turbine noise and revise measurement standards
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to set up an independent working party of acousticians and medical experts to fully explore the problems of wind turbine noise and the health consequences as ETSU-R-97, the measurement presently used, is invalid and does not protect our communities from unbearable noise pollution.
Submitted by Julie Hauserman of Appleton Wiske
Deadline to sign up by: 16 April 2010
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/ETSU-R97Failings/
ETSU-R-97 is woefully out of date for measuring noise generated by current wind turbines & not fit for . . .
Protest: Health Studies BEFORE Wind Turbines!
OCTOBER 29th, 2009 – Queen’s Park
Over 100 protesters demonstrated in front of the legislature building before going inside to hear MPP Bill Murdoch present his motion.
windaction.wordpress.com
Protect Us From Huge Turbines: letter to legislators
Send to MPPs (click here for email addresses):
PROTECT US FROM HUGE TURBINES
The provincial government, led by Premier Dalton McGuinty, is about to change the landscape of Ontario forever, by setting and announcing new regulations for wind tubine installations. History shows that Premier Dalton McGuinty and his Ministers of Energy, Mr. Smitherman and the Environment, Mr. Gerretsen have completely ignored and entirely abandoned constituents from far and wide in this province who have been, and continue to be, harmed by these . . .
Action alerts, Aesthetics, Law, New York, Noise, Property values, Safety, Setbacks •
Source: Association of Towns of the State of New York
Preserve local control of wind energy siting
Preserving Local Authority over the Siting of Wind Energy Facilities
In keeping with the legislative resolution adopted at our Annual Meeting and Training School [see below], the Association of Towns ha been working to preserve and strengthen local government’s role in the siting of major electric generating facilities. Specifically, we have called upon Gov. David Paterson, the Legislature and state agencies to develop new laws and regulations that will preserve local authority over the siting of Wind Energy Facilities (WEFs)
Why Wind?
Due . . .
Urgent! — Petition to preserve local control over industrial wind turbine siting
URGENT! — PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION TO PRESERVE LOCAL CONTROL OVER INDUSTRIAL WIND TURBINE SITING AT WWW.GREENBERKSHIRES.ORG
The governor and legislature are moving quickly to pass a bill to promote industrial wind development in every community within the Commonwealth. It targets the Berkshires and Highlands of western Massachusetts, and the coastal areas.
The legislation, titled the Wind Energy Siting Reform Act, will remove local zoning control and veto power over onshore wind power plants of 2 megawatts (MW) or more. This means . . .
