Wind Power News: New York
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 and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of National Wind Watch.
Sierra Club disputed on wind power claims
Regrettably, the Sierra Club, in its Another Voice column, has issued egregious errors of fact. The U.S. does not garner 30 percent of its power from industrial wind. The real number is around 4 percent (some say 8 percent and others, 6.3 percent) and this is often disputed as well, as these heavy fossil fuel constructed and maintained machines also draw conventional power when the wind does not blow, to stabilize, heat and cool. Facts are also: bird and bat . . . Complete story »
Freedom lawsuit state Supreme Court hearing pushed back to February
LITTLE VALLEY – A lawsuit filed last month by members of Freedom United that could further delay an area wind farm project has itself been delayed a month. The suit is meant to force the Freedom Town Board to rescind its 2018 wind law and re-submit a completed environmental assessment form to the Cattaraugus County Planning Board for review. The case was set to be heard on Thursday in Supreme Court in Little Valley. But after Supreme Court Justice Jeremiah J. . . . Complete story »
N.Y. unveils ‘Green New Deal’
New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an ambitious set of clean energy goals yesterday that he framed as a “Green New Deal” for the state. The agenda’s slew of ramped-up targets, investments and planning initiatives touched on everything from renewable power and energy storage to building emissions and environmental protection, adding to the state’s claim to be the East Coast’s leader on climate action. “Think about it in terms of a progressive governor putting a marker down, especially someone . . . Complete story »
Wind turbines continue to cause tension at Arkwright Town Board meeting
ARKWRIGHT – The scene at Arkwright’s town board meeting was tense and as bitter as the cold outside. The first meeting of the new year did not take a new tone, despite many attempts at humor by the board to lighten up the increasingly hostile setting. Following the conclusion of the organizational meeting, the regular meeting began with the newest report on the wind turbines. “I have a report relative to the windmills,” said Arkwright Supervisor Fred Norton. “Our engineer tested . . . Complete story »
Lake Ontario wind power developer downplays critics, promises ‘windfall’ for community
Executives of the company that wants to construct 47 wind turbines near Lake Ontario call the reported level of local opposition to the project exaggerated. Town officials said the opposition runs as strong as ever, and they will continue to fight the Lighthouse Wind project through the state siting board process. Paul Williamson, senior development manager for Apex Clean Energy, told The Buffalo News’ Editorial Board on Wednesday that the company is willing to divide $1.5 million a year among . . . Complete story »
Proposed Farmersville law to defend town officials has ‘bad optics’
FARMERSVILLE – Everyone agreed: The optics were not good for a local law to provide a defense for Farmersville town officials and employees, at a time when the town board is considering changes to the town wind law. The public hearing Monday was attended by about 50 residents, most of whom wore green T-shirts with wording that made it clear they were not Alle-Catt Wind Farm supporters. Town Attorney David DiMatteo, who prepared the proposed law, said he recommended the legislation . . . Complete story »
Green T-shirts signal wind opposition at Farmersville meeting
FARMERSVILLE – A sea of green T-shirts at the Farmersville Town Board meeting Monday night were intended to show the board the depth of opposition to the proposed industrial wind turbines of the proposed Alle-Catt Wind Farm. The T-shirts read: “Big Wind Lies” across the front. Town board members did not discuss the results of the recent wind survey of town property owners. The surveys showed 195 residents opposed to the wind farm, 139 in support and 41 undecided. Ginger Schroder, . . . Complete story »
Learn about Broome’s 124-megawatt wind farm
The first in what is expected to be a series of public presentations and hearings on a proposed 124-megawatt wind farm in eastern Broome County is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29. An afternoon and evening session is scheduled for the Windsor Community House, as project sponsors are expected to brief the community on the 33-turbine installation in the Town of Sanford and Windsor. Proposed by Calpine Energy of Houston, the company has been laying the groundwork for the wind far . . . Complete story »
Feelings blow around in Barre wind discussion
BARRE – Filling the seats and lining the walls, residents filled the Barre Town Board on Wednesday night to have their voices heard regarding the Heritage Wind project. Sitting in front of the Barre Town Board, Kerri Richardson, president of Clear Skies Above Barre, gave a 25 minute presentation stressing for the town board at the very least and to not use the Cassadaga wind project, which is located in Chautauqua County and went through the Article 10 process, as their . . . Complete story »
Only one wind project proposed in waters off LI, filings show
Only one of five developers who intend to vie for a New York State contract for off-shore wind energy is proposing its project off Long Island waters. The rest would be off Massachusetts/Rhode Island or the New Jersey coast, according to recent state filings. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, or NYSERDA, which is overseeing the bids and will award contracts for upward of 800 megawatts of offshore wind energy this year, said the five notices of . . . Complete story »
