Wind Power News: Pennsylvania
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.
Wind power project advances here
Financial arrangements have been approved for southeastern Pennsylvania’s first commercial wind project — two 360-foot-high turbines atop Turkey Hill in Manor Township.
PPL and the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority have entered into a lease agreement that is expected to have the turbines generating electricity this fall on the Frey Farm Landfill overlooking the Susquehanna River.
“This is a major step forward, and all systems are go for southeastern Pennsylvania’s first commercial wind project,” said James Warner, the authority’s executive director.
The . . .
Beaverdale-area wind farm planned
BEAVERDALE — Windmills are coming to Summerhill Township, with as many as 27 energy-producing turbines planned for outside Beaverdale.
EverPower, formerly EverPower Renewables, is wheeling out Highland North Wind Farm.
The company plans to have the turbines cranking out 62 megawatts of electricity – or enough power for 30,000 homes – by summer 2011.
An additional nine turbines are planned for Adams Township, which is already home to the first phase of the Highland Wind Project.
That first phase – located off Dunlo . . .
Study finds wind power feasible in downvalley
TAYLOR – A study has determined wind-turbine electrical generation is possible for the borough, which has average wind speeds of 9 mph at 60-foot elevations, but might also work in nearby communities.
Scranton-based Electric City Wind Power Corp. completed the study at the request of borough and Riverside School District officials, who are trying to save on utility costs as electric rate caps are lifted.
The study was presented Wednesday during a borough planning commission meeting.
“I was impressed with what they had . . .
Two local companies reach wind energy deal
Two locally-based companies finalized a $10.8 million contract this week to develop wind energy projects.
The agreement between Penobscot Mountain Wind LLC of Clarks Summit and Electric City Wind Power Corp., a group of about 15 local business leaders, calls for the manufacture and installation of 6 megawatts of multi-axis turbo system vertical wind power generation equipment. The minimum nameplate capacity of any given project will be 500 kilowatts, the agreement states. A kilowatt is equal to 1,000 watts.
Attorney Michael Walker, . . .
Butler Township approves amendment allowing wind turbines
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS – The Butler Township supervisors on Monday formally adopted a curative amendment that allows wind turbines within the township.
Broad Mountain Development Co. LLC wants to construct 27 wind turbines in the Fountain Springs area, a project strongly opposed by many residents.
The supervisors were required by law to hold a hearing for public input before Monday’s special meeting. During that hearing that began at 6:30 p.m. Monday and lasted until 10:10 p.m., the supervisors addressed several ordinances, two of . . .
Brady Township Supervisors move toward commercial wind turbine ordinance adoption
LUTHERSBURG – The Brady Township Supervisors moved one step closer to adopting an ordinance that will regulate the construction of commercial wind turbines in the township.
According to supervisors Chairman Darryl Beatty, the purpose of the special meeting was to discuss and amend the ordinance that was presented at an earlier special meeting.
The earlier version proposed a $2,000 per megawatt fee on any turbines in the township. Since the proposed wind turbines are 2 megawatts each, the permit fee would have . . .
Many oppose project
In respose to Roxanne Manges’ Jan. 24 letter personal agendas
First of all, everyone is entitled to their own opinion,that is why forums such as the Letter To The Editor exist. However Roxanne, all of your letter was opinion and not factual to the point of sounding somewhat fabricated.
If only one owner on Shaffer Mountin has a personal vendetta against Berwind,why do numerous residents have signs in their yards stating “Berwind raping Somerset County Since 1897”?
To my knowledge, not one landowner . . .
What’s behind a wind deal? Northumberland County situation being closely watched
Ongoing coverage of Northumberland County’s attempt to come to terms on a wind farm lease deal have resulted in international attention. Many of the renewable energy Internet trade sites have noticed our debate, and are closely watching the outcome.
(This was written prior to Wednesday night’s public meeting, so we’re not aware of the latest developments.)
Specific examples of this attention can be viewed at a number of Web sites, including iStockanalyst, which provides up-to-date analysis on stocks, commodities and businesses worldwide. . . .
Wind farm talks to continue today
SUNBURY — There’s been plenty of bluster among the Northumberland County commissioners regarding a proposed wind farm, but residents had little to say about the project during a special public meeting Wednesday night.
The board scheduled the 6 p.m. meeting after a crowd packed last week’s afternoon session to discuss Sunbury-based Penn Wind’s plan to set up a wind farm on county land in Coal and East Cameron townships.
Penn Wind has a 29-year lease agreement with the county and is offering . . .
Public county meeting to discuss Penn Wind short, but commissioners are staying positive
SUNBURY – Growing controversy surrounding a wind-energy project is expected to end amicably, according to county commissioners and a representative from Penn Wind LLC, who met to discuss the endeavor with members of the community during a special public meeting Wednesday night.
Oddly, Northumberland County commissioners and members of the public said very little during the much-anticipated meeting addressing issues surrounding the project in Coal and East Cameron townships. Although more than 15 residents attended, no one took the opportunity . . .
