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Wind Power News: New York
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New PPI report warns New York’s climate strategy is failing as energy costs surge
Today, the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) released a new report warning that New York is entering a climate and energy cost crisis as the state falls far behind its statutory decarbonization mandates. The report, “New York’s Climate Crossroads: Assuring Affordable Energy,” finds that New York’s current energy strategy is driving up costs for families, constraining reliable supply, and jeopardizing the political viability of the state’s climate agenda. PPI produced the analysis to help lawmakers, regulators, and stakeholders chart a practical . . . Complete story »
Decommissioning wind turbines is costly proposition
Our financially strapped towns and land leasers must not expect debt-ridden NYS [or anyone] to bail them out for insufficient decommissioning funds for end-of-life wind and solar projects. Reported decommissioning costs are highly speculative, poorly understood and depend on the project’s design, location, the specific time of decommissioning and variations in disposal and recycling methods. Published in August 2025, the report titled “Assessment of Decommissioning Costs and Financing Models for Onshore Wind Turbines” by researchers from the Finnish Environment Institute . . . Complete story »
Madison Wind Farm wind turbines destroyed in spectacular explosions
Seven wind turbines that were heralded 25 years ago as harbingers of New York state’s green energy future were demolished Wednesday in Madison County. The turbines, which were more than 200 feet tall, were blown up one after another. It took about 30 seconds for blasts to knock them down. The 11.5-megawatt wind farm, Madison Wind Power, has reached the end of its useful life, owner EDP Global said. Madison Wind Power was the first commercial wind farm built in . . . Complete story »
Planned demolition of Madison wind turbines on Wednesday
A planned demolition of wind turbines is set to occur in the Town of Madison. It takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, according to Madison County officials. The demolition will involve the sequential implosion of seven wind turbines at the Madison Wind Farm, starting at about noon. The Madison Wind Farm, established in 2000, was New York State’s first commercial wind farm, according to officials. This is a planned event and poses no threat to public safety. The public is . . . Complete story »
Madison County officials think wind farm could impact public safety
Madison County officials believe the Liberty Renewals’ Hoffman Falls Wind Project proposed for Madison County will greatly impact public safety. Analysis done by the engineering firm Microwave Networks Incorporated shows that at least four of the proposed 24 wind turbines have the potential to interfere with the microwave links between Madison County 911 Towers. According to Liberty Renewals, this turbine will have 16 meters, or 52 feet, of clearance with the microwaves and will not interfere with the path of . . . Complete story »
Environmental group claims strong correlation between offshore wind and whale deaths
A new analysis claims seismic and pile-driving noise from offshore wind projects poses greater threats to whales than federal permits account for. A coalition of environmental groups is demanding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revoke its permits for the Empire Wind project, alleging the agency relied on outdated and faulty science that poses threats to endangered whale species. The formal petition was submitted Monday by Save the East Coast, Protect Our Coast—Long Island, and Green Oceans, citing a . . . Complete story »
New York halts offshore wind power line approvals, citing Trump opposition
The NYS Public Service Commission is halting the approval process for construction of new transmission lines to bring offshore wind power into the New York City downstate region, citing President Trump’s opposition to such projects. The decision leaves New York’s green energy law in shambles – and is a blow to the offshore wind industry’s push to become a major power player, wind energy industry sources said. Gas and electric utility customers would pay for the costs of the transmission lines . . . Complete story »
Businesses, environmentalists join forces to stop NY offshore wind project they fear will harm fishing, sea life
They’re in uncharted waters. In a rare move, businesses and environmentalists have joined forces in court to furiously fight New York’s Empire Wind One offshore project, saying that it will devastate both the commercial fishing industry and marine life in local waters. “A decade ago, we said it would affect fishermen, fisheries, and guess what? The state didn’t care,” said Bonnie Brady, executive director of the Long Island Commercial Fishing Association. “We are collateral damage – even though we feed people.” . . . Complete story »
Lawmakers, activists rally again to oppose wind turbines in Lake Erie for 3rd year
The continued effort comes as downstate lawmakers again look to Lake Erie as a source for renewable energy. A coalition of lawmakers and community activists gathered once again on the shores of Sunset Bay Wednesday for a rally to oppose the idea of placing wind turbines in Lake Erie. It marked the third annual beach rally hosted by the group Citizens Against Wind Turbines in Lake Erie (CAWTILE), which continues to push for a permanent ban on offshore wind energy . . . Complete story »
Industrial wind scam returns – Is your town in the sacrifice zone?
The towns of Ellery, North Harmony, Stockton, Sherman, Westfield, and Ripley are being targeted by Bedrock Renewables. Bedrock gets lots of Federal, State and local subsidy money if they succeed in erecting 600-foot industrial wind turbines across the western portion of Chautauqua County. NYISO states the power realized from onshore wind is 24% of rated capacity but “is actually 10% due to being out of phase with grid demand” (Power Trends). One 450 foot wind turbine tower is made of . . . Complete story »
