Comments - Scenic Impact - Tune in via Web Right Now (LD 911) - Citizens' Task Force on Wind Power - Maine2024-03-28T18:30:19Zhttps://www.windtaskforce.org/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=4401701%3ABlogPost%3A63327&xn_auth=noI will be in Augusta that day…tag:www.windtaskforce.org,2015-04-20:4401701:Comment:631712015-04-20T17:14:59.308ZEric A. Tuttlehttps://www.windtaskforce.org/profile/EricATuttle
<p>I will be in Augusta that day, to video the ENR on their scheduled work session on Mining in Maine. Since it is the same committee, I will make plans to be there earlier than I had planned to also capture this meeting on LD 911.</p>
<p>Also writing to the committee of the EUT may be worth the effort, as having attended the earlier EUT sessions, there was spoken a willingness (OFF Camera) to revisit the REC's and whether or not they should be discontinued. </p>
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<p>I will be in Augusta that day, to video the ENR on their scheduled work session on Mining in Maine. Since it is the same committee, I will make plans to be there earlier than I had planned to also capture this meeting on LD 911.</p>
<p>Also writing to the committee of the EUT may be worth the effort, as having attended the earlier EUT sessions, there was spoken a willingness (OFF Camera) to revisit the REC's and whether or not they should be discontinued. </p>
<p></p> Absolutely write to the membe…tag:www.windtaskforce.org,2015-04-20:4401701:Comment:633342015-04-20T16:44:49.905ZGary Campbellhttps://www.windtaskforce.org/profile/GaryCampbell
<p>Absolutely write to the members of the ENR Committee! I hear that only signed hardcopies make it into the record, not emails.</p>
<p>The wind industry, First Wind comes to mind, have consistently played the laws. They apply for a project, get the permit, then ask to enlarge it . When asking to enlarge it, they argue that since X number of turbines is already approved, adding Y more turbines won't hurt much. That's what happened at Oakfield.</p>
<p>The Bull Hill hearing with LURC addressed…</p>
<p>Absolutely write to the members of the ENR Committee! I hear that only signed hardcopies make it into the record, not emails.</p>
<p>The wind industry, First Wind comes to mind, have consistently played the laws. They apply for a project, get the permit, then ask to enlarge it . When asking to enlarge it, they argue that since X number of turbines is already approved, adding Y more turbines won't hurt much. That's what happened at Oakfield.</p>
<p>The Bull Hill hearing with LURC addressed the issue of scenic impact from multiple projects on scenic resources. LURC had heard from a reliable source that once First Wind had the permit for Bull Hill, they were planning a Phase II and a Phase III. LURC said if that's the case, the scenic impact of all phases must be evaluated together from the start. First Wind attorney, Verill Dana's Kelly Boden was asked point blank if FW had any plans to build additional projects in the area. She very awkwardly lied under oath. And guess what? Once they had Bull Hill, they announced Hancock Wind right next to it and using the same roads and transmission system. Then once Hancock was permitted they announced Weaver Wind which also uses the same roads and transmission.</p>
<p>For the Bowers project, First Wind admitted that Bowers is the third part of a master plan which started with Stetson I, then Stetson II, then Rollins. All share the same transmission system. The residents and visitors to this area can't go anywhere without having to look at First Wind's turbines. Shouldn't the aggregate impact of these projects be considered when any new projects are proposed in the area?</p>
<p>THAT's why Maine needs LD 911. Shame on any member of the ENR Committee (and the legislature) who votes otherwise.</p>
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<p></p> Should we be writing these pe…tag:www.windtaskforce.org,2015-04-20:4401701:Comment:632572015-04-20T16:14:18.879ZDonna Amrita Davidgehttps://www.windtaskforce.org/profile/DonnaAmritaDavidge
Should we be writing these people and what exactly should we say??
Should we be writing these people and what exactly should we say?? What about the cumulative eff…tag:www.windtaskforce.org,2015-04-20:4401701:Comment:633312015-04-20T16:11:40.280ZHart Daleyhttps://www.windtaskforce.org/profile/HartDaley
<p>What about the cumulative effect of developing multiple wind projects within close proximity (3-5) miles of each other, which would also create a very negative scenic impact.</p>
<p>What about the cumulative effect of developing multiple wind projects within close proximity (3-5) miles of each other, which would also create a very negative scenic impact.</p>