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Considerations regarding an acoustic criterion for wind turbine acceptability
Author: Palmer, William
Introduction. A common regulatory acceptance criterion for wind turbine installation in Canada is that sound pressure level does not exceed 40 dBA outside a home when the wind speed at 10 metres elevation does not exceed 4 metres per second. A clue to the ineffectiveness of this criterion can be seen from over 2700 complaints filed in Ontario with regulators by residents living in homes where acoustic conditions were predicted in approved models to comply with the current criterion. Residents . . .
More »Before–after field study of effects of wind turbine noise on polysomnographic sleep parameters
Author: Jalali, Leila; Bigelow, Philip; et al.
Introduction: ‘Sleep, a natural behavioral state and a vital part of every individual’s life, involves distinct characteristics and many vital physiological changes in the body’s organs that are fundamental for physical and mental health. The physiological processes involve protein biosynthesis, excretion of specific hormones, and memory consolidation, all of which prepare the individual for the next wake period. Fragmented and insufficient sleep can adversely affect general health impacting daytime alertness and performance, quality of life, and health, and potentially lead . . .
More »Revocation of Renewable Energy Approval for Ostrander Point Wind Park
Author: Environmental Review Tribunal, Ontario
Decision delivered by Heather I. Gibbs and Robert V. Wright – The Director, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (the “Director”) issued a renewable energy approval (the “REA”) on December 20, 2012, to Ostrander Point GP Inc. as general partner for and on behalf of Ostrander Point Wind Energy LP (“Ostrander”) to install nine wind turbine generators, with a total installed nameplate capacity of 22.5 megawatts, and supporting facilities (the “Project”) on the Ostrander Point Crown Land Block (the “Site”). . . .
More »Analysis of the Economic Impacts of the wpd Fairview Wind Project on the Collingwood Regional Airport and the Regional Economy
Author: Malone Given Parsons; Cormier, Charles; Metro Economics; and Aerocan Aviation
In short, we conclude that the Collingwood Regional Airport is fulfilling its intended function as an economic engine and is attracting business expansion proposals that would deliver very substantial economic benefit to the South Georgian Bay region. Approval of the current wpd Turbine Project would be fatal to business expansion, such that, on balance, the offending turbines should be moved or wpd’s Renewable Energy Act Application denied. January 8, 2016 Prepared By: MALONE GIVEN PARSONS LTD. In Association With: Charles . . .
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