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Wind Power News: December 2005
These news and opinion items are gathered by National Wind Watch in its noncommercial educational effort to help keep readers informed about developments related to industrial wind energy. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Wind Watch. They are the products of and owned by the organizations or individuals noted and are shared here according to “fair use” and “fair dealing” provisions of copyright law.
Governor’s Offshore Wind Energy Panel Releases Interim Report
(TRENTON) – The Blue Ribbon Panel on Development of Wind Turbine Facilities in Coastal Waters today announced their interim report is publicly available and a public meeting has been scheduled to solicit feedback on the report. Acting Governor Richard J. Codey established the Blue Ribbon Panel by executive order last December. The panel is charged with studying the costs and benefits of developing offshore wind turbines. The interim report represents the progress to date toward meeting Codey’s mandate. Complete story »
Panel does not find substantial benefits to use of wind turbines to satisfy state’s growing energy needs
Offshore wind turbines may not provide substantial benefits to the state's environment and could come with some risks, a report by released today states. Complete story »
Panel does not find substantial benefits to use of wind turbines to satisfy state’s growing energy needs
The Blue Ribbon Panel on Development of Wind Turbine Facilities in Coastal Waters released an interim report that is a precursor to a final report expected in March. While advocates on opposing sides of the issue took away different things from the report, it is likely to re-ignite the debate over whether giant wind turbines are appropriate off Jersey’s coast. At least five wind farms are proposed, involving more than 1,000 turbines spread over 234 square miles of ocean. Four . . . Complete story »
Peru officials have approved a one-year moratorium
PERU — Peru officials have approved a one-year moratorium on allowing windmills to be constructed within town limits. Town Council members unanimously approved the ban, citing the need to study the issue before making any more-permanent zoning decisions. Complete story »
Vermont town to vote on divisive wind project
The town of Sheffield will gauge public opinion on a controversial wind project Thursday with a town meeting and vote on the proposal. The vote, requested by group of citizens opposed to the wind farm in the small Northeast Kingdom town, will be advisory only. The state Public Service Board has authority over the project. During the 7 p.m. meeting, which has been moved to the Millers Run School to accommodate a larger crowd, the Massachusetts developer, UPC Wind Management, . . . Complete story »
Wind farm zoning proposal rejected – County commissioners: current rules are enough
Kittitas County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously rejected a proposal to change how the county handles wind farm projects and said the county’s current wind farm siting ordinance provides ample public involvement and environmental safeguards. Complete story »
Wind farm developer challenges moratorium – Company claims county is stalling its wind farm study
MANITOWOC — A Wisconsin wind farm developer has filed a claim against Manitowoc County alleging its 12-month moratorium on wind farms is illegal. Emerging Energies LLP of Hubertus alleges the moratorium, issued May 17, has damaged the company's plans to construct seven large-scale, industrial wind turbines around the village of Mishicot. Complete story »
Wind energy controversy grows
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," Dave Groberg, project developer for Invenergy Wind LLC told 60 members of Mountain Communities for Responsible Energy (MCRE) Tuesday at Williamsburg’s community center. "While many people find wind turbines graceful and attractive, others disagree." He was referring to the 131 wind turbines his Chicago-based company hopes to erect on the mountain ridges of northwestern Greenbrier County. Complete story »
Wind farm ‘maps’ generate new row
The charity has superimposed the plans onto a map of the Scottish mainland to highlight the scale of the proposals. The charity said the 234-turbine development would have an unprecedented impact on hundreds of rare birds. But the developers, Lewis Wind Power, said revised plans limited the effect on local wildlife. If it was built on the mainland, the wind farm would stretch north from Edinburgh Zoo to beyond Methil on the other side of the Firth of Forth and . . . Complete story »
Wind farm ‘maps’ generate new row
The RSPB has released a series of images which show the scale of plans for a huge wind farm planned for the Hebridean island of Lewis. Complete story »
