Resource Library Category: New York
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Documents presented here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch. This resource library is provided to assist anyone wishing to research the issue of industrial wind power and the impacts of its development. The information should be evaluated by each reader to come to their own conclusions about the many areas of debate.
Accuracy of Model Predictions and the Effects of Atmospheric Stability on Wind Turbine Noise at the Maple Ridge Wind Power Facility, Lowville, NY
Author: Schneider, Clifford
The main objective of this study was to measure the noise levels at two sites within Atlantic Renewable Energy Corporation’s Maple Ridge Wind Power Project located in Lewis County, New York, and compare actual levels with the model predictions that were available in the preconstruction Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The second objective was to examine atmospheric stability at Maple Ridge. Atmospheric stability was identified as a significant problem at a wind farm on the Dutch-German border. . . .
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Windmill Myths
Author: Advocates for Prattsburgh
MYTH # 1: These wind towers aren’t really THAT big.
Fact: Ecogen’s 1.5 MegaWatt (MW) turbines will be nearly 400’ high, 80’ higher than the Statue of Liberty from the water to the tip of the torch. UPC’s proposed turbines up to 3MW towers – designed for offshore, far from people – will be up to 440’ high, as tall as the pyramids of Egypt. They will be visible for MILES, dominating the landscape, with flashing lights 24 hours/day.
MYTH # 2: . . .
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Local law governing wind energy facilities in the town of Hamlin, N.Y.
Author: Hamlin, N.Y., Town Board
Findings
Regulation of the siting and installation of wind turbines is necessary for the purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of neighboring property owners and the general public.
Wind Energy Facilities represent significant potential aesthetic impacts because of their large size, lighting, and shadow flicker effects.
If not properly regulated, installation of Wind Energy Facilities can create drainage problems through erosion and lack of sediment control for facility sites and access roads, and harm farmlands through improper construction methods.
Wind Energy Facilities . . .
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Environment, New York, Property values, Regulations, Safety, Siting, Tourism
Comments to the Moresville Energy Project DEIS
Author: Western Catskill Preservation Alliance
In addition to the comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), the large file below includes graphics and signed Declarations of Opposition to the Moresville Energy Project in the towns of Stamford and Roxbury, N.Y..
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Report from the Bethany (N.Y.) Wind Turbine Study Committee
Author: Bethany Wind Turbine Study Committee
Extensive research of environmental, health & safety, legal, and financial issues of large-scale wind energy installations, with recommendations. 25 January 2007.
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Comments on proposed Noble Allegany Windpark, Application and Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Author: Abraham, Gary
On behalf of Centerville’s Concerned Citizens (CCC), an unincorporated association of Centerville residents and landowners. …
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Some Legislative Options
Author: Droz, John
Download “Some Options When Your NY Representatives Are Not Acting Responsibly”
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Letter to Warsaw County Courier
Author: Schleede, Glenn
Three years ago, Horizon Wind Energy’s Mr. Davidson might have been able to “get away with” the half-truths and false claims made in his letter that you published on March 13, 2008. However, much has been learned about wind energy and the facts do not support his claims. For example:
1. Wind turbines are not a reliable source of electricity. While they are huge machines, they produce very little electricity and that electricity is intermittent, volatile, and unreliable. Their output is . . .
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Stafford, N.Y., Zoning Law for Wind Energy Systems
Author: Town of Stafford, N.Y.
This amendment to the zoning law of Stafford, N.Y., prohibits any wind energy system taller than 175 feet. It requires a setback of twice the total height of the wind energy system or ten rotor diameters, whichever is greatest, from:
any state forest, public park or other area set aside for the purpose of preserving wildlife habitat or natural formation.
important bird areas.
the property line.
any public access building.
the right-of-way of any public road.
any residence or building.
The noise limits are 45 dB at . . .
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Meredith, N.Y. wind energy law
Author: Meredith, N.Y., Town Board
Article 300. COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY FACILITIES
Section 303. Physical Standards for Wind Energy Facilities. A.
14. No shadow flicker shall be permitted on any off-site residence.
15. The maximum total height of an individual WECS can be no more than 400 feet.
17. The statistical sound pressure level generated by a WECS shall not exceed the ambient decibel level, both A-weighted and C-weighted, plus 5 decibels measured anywhere along the site boundary. Sites can include more than one piece of property and this requirement . . .