Wind Power News: Ontario
These news and opinion items are gathered by National Wind Watch 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.
Shut it down
An open letter to the Ontario government: I am a resident of Crysler. My new view from my bedroom window is of one of the Nation Rise Wind Farm turbines. Can any of you honestly say this is OK? Who will guarantee that our health is not in jeopardy? Who will guarantee our well water will not be affected? Who will guarantee we won’t hear the swooshing of those enormous blades or be affected by infrasound? Who will guarantee our . . . Complete story »
Updated agreement for removal of turbines
An updated Road Users Agreement (RUA) for the decommissioning of industrial turbines in the White Pines Wind Energy Project in Athol and South Marysburgh is on its way for approval at October’s council meeting. Tanya Redden, the County’s construction supervisor, notes in her report at today’s committee of the whole meeting, that parties involved want decommissioning work to be started as soon as possible to avoid heavy loads during spring thaw when roads are more susceptible to damage. The Ministry . . . Complete story »
PEC to discuss decommissioning of WPD project
Councillors in Prince Edward County will be looking at a road agreement to facilitate the decommissioning of the WPD White Pines Project on Thursday afternoon. A road user agreement was put in place between the County and WPD when the wind energy project was approved but staff are seeking a revised agreement as the turbines begin to come down. The report states the same route that was used to haul in the wind turbine parts will be used for the . . . Complete story »
After eight-month lull Nation Rise spinning again
JOHNSTOWN – With about five weeks to go in the estimated time it’ll take to transfer remaining turbine components from storage at Port of Johnstown to installation site in North Stormont, manufacturer Enercon has apologized in advance for any inconvenience to local motorists. Because the tower sections and blades are so large and cumbersome, the delivery process via specially adapted flatbeds can be disruptive. In a notice, area residents were informed that by the last week of October, the storage . . . Complete story »
Alleged contract breach cited in bid to scuttle wind farm
Opponents of the Nation Rise Wind Farm in North Stormont are taking a different tack in their battle to have the resurrected project cancelled once and for all. In a letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell and a host of other provincial officials, Ruby Mekker and Rainer Pethke claim that EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. (EDPR) breached its contract with the IESO (Independent Electricity System Operator). Established in 1998, the IESO is a Crown corporation responsible . . . Complete story »
North Stormont nixes fire suppression bylaw for turbines– for now
BERWICK – The majority of the North Stormont council voted in favour of receiving a report from its chief administrative officer (CAO) on Tuesday and in doing so, opted out of adopting a fire suppression bylaw for the Nation Rise Wind Farm project— for now. In his report, CAO Craig Calder told council he could not recommend a fire suppression bylaw, saying there isn’t enough evidence to warrant it. In addition, he said adopting one could lead to the bylaw being . . . Complete story »
Nation Rise opponents hope for a wind of change following deadline
A group of North Stormont residents still opposed to EDP Renewable’s Nation Rise Wind Farm project have sent a letter to various provincial officials – including Premier Doug Ford – asking the province kill the project that’s still under construction. There has long been opposition to the project, which is slated to erect a total of 29 wind turbines throughout North Stormont. Back in December, the project came to a grinding halt, after the decision by Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and . . . Complete story »
Community editorial board: A debacle lies ahead under our current PM
What does the so-called green Nation Rise Wind Farm have in common with the up-coming so-called green budget from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau? Let’s start with Nation Rise. This is not about reducing pollution nor about saving bats. It’s not about “green.” The only green is a lot of money. The return on equity is 11 per cent, after taxes. That’s guaranteed for 20 years. That’s why Nation Rise easily bought off North Stormont with $6 million to stop their . . . Complete story »
Nation Rise Wind Farm granted approval to continue project
A renewable energy approval was reinstated for the Nation Rise Wind Farm. This comes after EDP Renewables, the owner of the project, asked the Ontario Supreme Court for a judicial review. Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks Jeff Yurek had revoked the project’s REA in December, citing concerns over the potential impact on big brown bats, hoary bats and little brown bats – all on the Species at Risk Ontario List. The Nation Rise Wind Farm is largely situated in . . . Complete story »
Nation Rise Wind Farm opponents aren’t blowing away
NORTH STORMONT – A group of North Stormont residents said they will continue opposing EDP Renewables’ Nation Wind Rise Farm, which they deem harmful to their community. The project will see the completion of 29 wind turbines in the northern section of the township. Its timeline has been marred with controversy, opponents to the project slowed down its approval as much as they could, then appealed it to the Environmental Review Tribunal, then asked Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks . . . Complete story »
