March 14, 2012 (San Diego’s East County)--A recent study from Spain estimates bird mortality to be 6-18 million birds and bats annually from their 18,000 installed wind turbines with an installed capacity of 20,676 MW. This works out to a staggering total of 333-1000 birds and bats per turbine or 290-871 mortalities per MW for wind energy in Spain. In…

   With  Congress' non-renewal of the PTC yesterday,  Maine's industrial wind turbines will be even less likely to manage to survive financially. When the turbines cease to generate and sell power, they are required by their Permits to be decomissioned.  Then we will learn the validity of the fully pre-funded financing arrangements that have been made for removal of the monstrosities and restoration of the site to its original condiiton.  The permitting authorities have accepted highly…

Industry voters pass wind farm moratorium

By David Robinson drobinson@onlinesentinel.com

Staff Writer, Morning Sentinel…

Here is the email response I sent to Rep. Michaud's office:

US Rep. Michaud. I know one of your staff will read this but I will take this message to the citizens of Dixfield. I received your "generic" mail response to my concerns regarding the PTC and wind turbines. In this "generic" letter it states:

"I understand the concerns some have expressed with wind energy, as it involves placing wind turbines on our pristine Maine coastlines and mountains. These turbines are…

If NRCM would just stop the unicorns they ride to work on for a moment and read the following passage from Douglas Rooks, they might ask their energy "experts" to explain themselves.

GAS IS GOOD.

Gas pipelines worth public investment

http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/09/news/state/lepage-unveils-initiatives-he-says-will-lower-electricity-rates/

I am typing the full letter response here that I received from Rep. Michaud. I typed certain areas in bold:

Thank you for contacting me regarding The Production Tax Credit. Maine has unique needs that often require bi-partisan solutions, focused attention and thinking outside of the box. That is why I appreciate your taking the time to get in touch with me and why I come home to Maine nearly every weekend.

In order to protect our economy and our national…

Senate To Vote On Wind Energy PTC Extension Amendment

Laura DiMugno, Thursday 08 March 2012 - 17:10:32

After attempts to tack on a renewable energy production tax credit (PTC) extension to other legislation failed to gain traction, Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., has introduced an amendment to the transportation bill currently under…

The Wind Production Tax Credit: Time to End Big Wind's Loophole



“We hear a lot of talk about federal subsidies for Big Oil. I would like to talk about federal subsidies for Big Wind – $14 billion between 2009 and 2013, according to the Joint Tax Committee. And what do we get for these billions in subsidies? A puny amount of unreliable electricity that arrives disproportionately at night when we don’t need it. Americans are finding out that these are not your…

Skier Wind Turbine Concerns

The rules limit wind turbines to less than 200 feet in height and prohibit any that require lighting. Setbacks are determined based on a formula that considers turbine height, sound levels and the number of turbines.

The ordinance requires a developer to complete a shadow flicker study that examines the area within a 2-mile radius of any turbine. It prohibits turbine blades that glint in the sun.…

Stop subsidizing green energy fantasy, end the wind tax credit

http://fiwn.wordpress.com

More than two years after wind turbine blades began spinning on Vinalhaven, the lives of some residents are still being disrupted by excessive noise. Finally, a Maine Superior Court will hear their case for due process according to law. The hearing is scheduled for March 8, 2012, at Kennebec Court in Augusta in the chamber of Judge Michaela Murphy. For those who interested to learn the facts, click here to read:…

From the Morning Sentinel.

3/4/12

New Portland wants new grader, debt paydown

By Erin Rhoda erhoda@mainetoday.com

Staff…

Please see the reference to wind highlighted in red below.

Governor's weekly radio address

'Maine is ahead of the curve'

In another effort to fund industrial wind, Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY21] introduced

• H.R. 2782: Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2011 (Aug 1, 2011)
• Read the full text of the bill here.
• Referred to House…

Dixfield anti-wind activist escorted from board meeting after contentious exchange…