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Wind Power News: Kentucky
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Protesters come out to wind turbine meeting in Henderson County
In Henderson, community members gathered outside the Henderson County Court Building to protest proposed wind and solar projects coming to the area. Protesters held signs, chanted, and signed petitions in preparation for the Henderson Planning Commission meeting which took place later. Those at the protest say they wanted to make a statement that they want at least a temporary stop to the alternative energy projects in the county. “Overall we want to see, I think, property protection and to make . . . Complete story »
Proposed wind farm divides Henderson County
In Henderson County, officials are considering bringing a wind farm to the area. “Folks have known about this potential development for a long time,” Henderson County Judge Executive, Brad Schneider. The plan by Cordelio Power involves installing numerous wind turbines, which would stand tall across the landscape. For many, the sheer size and number of these structures are a key part of the conversation. Henderson County Judge Executive, Brad Schneider, shared his perspective on why this project might be a . . . Complete story »
Can wind turbines blow away Tri-State weather warnings?
When clouds turn dark and storm sirens blare, Doppler radar keeps spinning. It tells meteorologists what’s happening in the center of severe storms. Everyone in the Tri-State, including the Eyewitness News weather team, relies on Doppler to look ahead and issue warnings. But what if there was something blocking the eye in the sky? When it comes to turbines, there is never enough wind. But there is some worry about a proposed E.ON Energy wind farm in Posey and Gibson . . . Complete story »
TVA gets community feedback on electricity generation
TVA doesn't plan to build any wind turbines in its region, however. Hydas cited the imminent expiration of the federal production tax credit, which will be phased out completely by 2024. "In the mid-2020s, after the tax credit expires, wind is about 40 percent more expensive than solar," Hydas said. "Solar is better for our system." Complete story »
Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency looking at wind, solar power
The board of directors of the Frankfort Plant Board heard an update at Tuesday’s regular meeting on their new energy-purchasing group’s moves toward adding renewable sources to its portfolio. Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KyMEA), which the plant board voted 3-2 to sign on to in August, is developing a plan for a request for proposal that would add renewable energy resources to the list of KyMEA power providers. Vent Foster, FPB assistant general manager of operations, said KyMEA consultants and . . . Complete story »
Appalachian Power seeks proposals for up to 150-MW of wind power
Appalachian Power has issued pre-qualification documents for parties interested in bidding on an up-coming Request for Proposal (RFP) for up to 150 MW of wind power. The utility provider currently has one million customers in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee (as AEP Appalachian Power). It is a unit of American Electric Power, one of the largest electric utilities in the U.S., and delivers electricity to nearly 5.4 million customers through 223,000 miles of distribution lines in 11 states. The RFP will . . . Complete story »
A state-by-state look at renewable energy requirements
Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have requirements that utilities get a certain amount of their electricity from renewable sources. Nine additional states have goals for renewable energy, while a dozen others have no targets. A state-by-state look at renewable energy policies. ALABAMA No renewable energy standard. ALASKA A bill passed in 2010 sets a goal, but not a requirement, for Alaska to receive half its electricity from renewable and alternative energy sources by 2025. ARIZONA Public utilities must . . . Complete story »
