Wind Power News: June 2008
These news and opinion items are gathered by National Wind Watch to help keep readers informed about developments related to industrial wind energy. They are the products of the organizations or individuals noted and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Wind Watch.
State: Proposed wind farm would not affect dark skies at Cherry Springs State Park
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently released a study by an internationally respected lighting consultant that indicates a proposed wind farm near Cherry Springs State Park in Potter County will have an unnoticeable impact on the dark sky viewing opportunities. “DCNR has the responsibility to protect the irreplaceable dark skies of Cherry Springs State Park – a facility that has garnered national attention for the quality of its astronomical viewing opportunities,” said DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis. “After . . .
Bills would widen sites for turbine
BARRINGTON — Both the House and Senate have separately approved legislation that would allow communities to erect wind turbines where they can generate the most electricity, and not just in locations where the power will be used, Sen. David Bates, R-Barrington, said yesterday. At least one of those bills must be signed by Governor Carcieri before they become law. In Barrington, the change would mean that the town would no longer have to put its proposed wind turbine at the . . .
Censorship won’t wind turbine war
Credit to Enertrag for putting on the exhibition at Tivetshall on June 12, but there is a difference between education and indoctrination. There was plenty of reading material but it was all pro-wind with nothing to show the other side or explain why the industry dismisses well researched findings if they conflict with their objectives (ie making money). A Salford University report, commissioned by the Government to prove there’s no noise problem, was there. A far more pertinent and independent . . .
Garforth wind farm plan: 1,000 objections lodged
More than 1,000 people have objected to plans for a wind farm on land between Micklefield and Garforth. Banks Developments wants to erect five propellor-style turbines, each reaching a height of 125 metres (410 feet) on green belt land at Hook Moor near Micklefield. The Durham-based company claims the scheme would generate enough energy for more than 8,000 homes without producing greenhouse gases. But opponents of the plans say that the turbines – which would be higher than York Minster . . .
