Pineo Girl's Blog (145)

As we enter 2023, I would like to take a moment and thank all those who have diligently worked to keep our members informed about all things global warming/climate change and alternative energy, especially during the Covid19 years.

Thank you Long Islander, Dan McKay, Willem Post, Frank Haggerty, Thinklikeamountain, Richard McDonald, and especially and always Steve and Monique Thurston and Brad Blake.

Our fight has just begun!

Amen to this letter!  Thank You Sandra Howard!  Is it any wonder that Barry Hobbins has his hand right out there?

https://www.pressherald.com/2018/11/12/letter-to-the-editor-power-line-mitigation-fee-nothing-but-a-bribe/

In 2017, EIS, the Energy Information Administration, changed its reporting requirements, for renewable energy projects.  Many of Maine’s wind projects that previously provided monthly reports are now only required to file an annual report. The final (revised) 2016 data was made available On March 9. 2018.  Here are the regs provided to me by EIA when I inquired about the change:…

You Go Brad...And give 'em all hell about supporting useless and corrupt wind power!

http://www.theforecaster.net/blake-hopes-to-succeed-sirocki-in-scarborough-house-district/

Our friends at Protect Monhegan have until February 14th to provide comments against the University of Maine's Aqua Ventus project.  Comments may be made at this link:

https://mpuc-cms.maine.gov/CQM.Public.WebUI/Comments/PublicComments.aspx?CaseNumber=2010-00235

On shore or off shore it is business as usual for the wind industry...no matter who the…

Tomorrow, slipped quietly in an off election, Mainers get to vote on the $50 million dollar bond to be used to help fund the Aqua Ventus offshore wind project.  Please vote NO and save our birds!

https://www.mainersforjobgrowth.com/

LD 1342, scheduled for a work session by the EUT Committee on May 10th at 10:AM. I have been informed that this is a technical bill, but I am suspicious. For those who live in the unorganized territories, do you think this bill will give you fair consideration? Will this compromise the current 8 mile view shed? Will this allow transmission lines anywhere in the expedited wind zone?…

Where is the truth here?  Why would it be a mistake for Maine not to do this?  The power won't be staying in Maine according to words out of U Maine's Jake Ward's mouth - The power is going right to the Emera's Atlantic link, a new underwater transmission line from New Brunswick to Plymouth, Mass.  It would be helpful for Mainers to have all the facts - including the cost of this project and the cost of the energy as well as where the power will go so we- and the Maine legislature - can make…

The EUT Committee held a hearing yesterday on LD1262, a bill to protect Monhegan Island from U Maine's Aqua Ventus offshore wind project. At issue are the rights of the residents of the Island and protecting their tourism and lobstering industries, critical to the island- Oh - And lets not forget protecting the birds!  I'm for passing this bill!…

This article is a compendium of truths about energy and climate change. Share it with everyone you know! It is time for fear mongering about the climate change to stop!  

https://www.masterresource.org/alliance-for-wise-energy-decisions/energy-environmental-newsletter-may-1-2017/

Yes - it's happening!  A complete freak out over the NY Times truthful column about climate change!  This while the EPA takes down the climate change page of the Obama era to more honestly reflect true climate science!…

One of my biggest frustrations in fighting ineffective industrial wind development is that when you talk about fighting wind power most people stare at you dumbfounded! They ask - How can you be against this?  The planet is dying! The Earth is warming at a horrific pace! We have to do everything we can do now!  And as you and I know the United States has spent billions of taxpayer dollars in response to this thinking!

The New York Times is trying to re-brand itself as the…

If there were ever an award for journalistic BS - this article would surely be in the running.  Unfortunately today, this is true also of most we  read and hear from the media!…

Why would anyone decide to put up a wind turbine in a location known as a migratory bird haven? Hundreds of birders flock (excuse the pun) to Monhegan every year! And many Monhegan citizens are not in favor of the turbine test site! Have we lost all manner of human decency when it comes to wind?  And has U Maine?…

If you Google wind power a new site appears! Brought to you by the University of Maine, and touting off shore wind as Maine's most untapped natural resource - clean, responsible, renewable! The site goes on to extol the virtues of U Maine's Aqua Ventus I project - jobs, minimal view shed issues, reduced energy cost, etc. ( I wish they had consulted their neighbors of the project - the citizens of Monhegan Island!)  And the site states that the University had already been selected to receive…

This should come as no surprise! SunEdison received huge amounts of US Government grants and loan guarantees under the Obama administration! Most of them from wind or wind related projects! Is the veil finally going to be pulled back?…

The New England Clean Power link, earns a Presidential Permit from US DOE, paving the way for Canadian power to be transmitted through Vermont to New England:

http://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/new-england-clean-power-link-earns-presidential-permit/32154

And Emera moves forward on its proposed $2 billion, 350 mile, sub- Atlantic transmission line from New…

Citizen's Task Force opinion noted regarding EDP Renewables:

https://www.kallanishenergy.com/2016/12/12/developer-drops-plan-119-turbine-wind-farm-maine/

Fishing groups are now fighting Atlantic offshore wind development as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rushes to put leases in place by December 15th.

http://www.pressherald.com/2016/12/08/fishing-groups-seek-atlantic-wind-farm-delay/

China has announced its plans to increase coal usage for energy production by 20%.  So just what was the Paris Climate Change Accord all about?  Was it as Ottmar Edinhofer, UN Official said?  The transfer of wealth?  Cancel the agreement!…