While I am appalled by the destruction of Maine's natural and scenic resources by the proliferation of the industrial wind scourge, I have always tried to make economic arguments.  The article linked here does a good reminder of the reliance of the wind industry on subsidies.



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Gary J. Duarte of Sparks, Nevada, is director of the U.S. Nuclear Energy Foundation, a national nuclear advocacy group based in Sparks.

Now living in Sparks, Nevada, I returned to Maine last year for my 50th Lewiston High School reunion and, while in the area, visited the Seabrook nuclear plant.

I grew up in Maine and lived in the state when Maine Yankee went online. Contrary to what people were led to believe, it was a successful power generating station.…

The state high court overturned a lower court ruling Thursday that had chastised the Department of Environmental Protection’s commissioner for loosening noise requirements for the island’s wind turbines.

http://bangordailynews.com/2015/05/08/news/midcoast/state-high-court-overturns-ruling-clears-dep-in-island-wind-case/

 " We'll Scrap Funds for Windfarms". Cameron has stated.

UK Climate Minister Voted Out,

Green LibDems Wiped Out

see …

As state legislative sessions kick into high gear, three damning pieces of legislation - including two particularly crippling bills for wind energy - advanced in Texas, Nebraska and North Carolina.

Texas - the No. 1 wind state in the U.S. - is facing legislation that, among other things, will repeal its renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and dismantle the Competitive Renewable Energy Zones…

Just received a copy of Maine Association of Realtors' 14 page booklet entitled "Residential Property Transaction Booklet". On page 3 they provide a list of non-physical property conditions a buyer ought to investigate before signing a Purchase and Sale Agreement. One of the items mentioned is

"Existing and proposed transportation, construction and development which may affect noise, view, or traffic... (wind power…

The omnibus energy bill passed in 2013 authorized the Maine Public Utilities Commission to have the state’s investor-owned electric utilities buy up to $75 million in natural gas capacity annually from a pipeline company, for up to 20 years.

The PUC is still evaluating proposals from the different companies, against power price forecasts it commissioned from various consulting groups......…

The Maine Public Utilities Commission has issued a report on Maine's use of renewable electricity in 2013.  The report shows the impact of Maine's renewable portfolio standard, a state law requiring electricity suppliers to source specified percentages of their electricity from “new” renewable resources.…

The Department has decided to postpone the second meeting for the Weaver Wind project scheduled for May 14 at the Airline School.  If possible, please pass this information on to anyone you know that may have been planning to attend the meeting.

When the meeting is rescheduled, I will endeavor the pass the new date/time on to everyone.…

Portland energy company opening Irish facility

http://www.pressherald.com/2015/05/06/local-energy-company-opening-irish-facility/

Angus King's legislation could dramatically alter distributed energy markets nationwide. Does it stand a chance?
By Gavin Bade | May 6, 2015

http://www.utilitydive.com/news/maine-senator-unveils-unprecedented-federal-distributed-energy-bill/394599/

During its 2007 session, the Maine Legislature enacted an Act to Stimulate Demand for Renewable Energy.  This Act established a new "Class I" standard, requiring Maine electricity suppliers to source specified percentages of their electricity from “new” renewable resources...........

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/report-on-maine-renewable-portfolio-stan-30718/

Also…

 “I value a commission that is independent and objective, and I’m looking at the economics of the choices and are they cost-effective and what’s the impact on the economy and the effect on ratepayers.”…

Recorded per request, this is the video of LD 1329 that was recorded at the EUT. This bill was introduced before closure of the last legislative session, yet was delayed this session until nearly the last minute for committee discussion. This bill will now apparently be split into two parts for consideration. The ENR will be…

"MAINE, A GREAT STATE TO LEAVE"

If the wind rush in Maine is not stopped and its  resultant build out  for peak power transmission lines not halted by  Mainers and the PUC, the state's new motto will indeed become the above.

It will become cost-prohibitive for business to live there, and for many residents  to pay their electric bills.

Building more buried  non-visible  natural  gas lines  in…

"Maine already has the highest renewable portfolio in the nation and only two states' electricity sectors have lower CO2 emissions than Maine," O'Connor said. "We are doing great at being clean - now it's time to be smart."

And, she said, there's more. "This repeals the zone changes that made wind energy a permitted use," O'Connor said. "Thousands of residents choose to live in parts of Maine where, in 2008, a zoning decision that was made in Augusta - they lost their ability to…

Elin Katz, a Connecticut consumer official, said winter 2015 electricity prices averaged 17.34 cents a kilowatt hour across New England compared to a 12.81-cent average across the three states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Malloy said the price spikes collectively added about $7.5 billion to the region’s electricity tab over the last two winters and LePage said the high costs put the region at a competitive disadvantage.…

Once they get the permit and build on the mountains, the mountains are theirs!

The project  is Forever! Old 400ft  turbines will be replaced by bigger ones in the future.

The testimony for LD 1329 clearly determined this (listen to the testimony please).

Maine  WILL be their playground, in perpetuity!

Well folks, they sure have plans for Maine don't…

Don't let the door hit you on the way out Mr. Littell.

By Darren Fishell, BDN Staff

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Thanks to all of you who were able to attend last Saturday's "SavingME meeting that was hosted by the Gray family at the Harraseeket Inn.  Nancy and Penny continue to be excellent benefactors to our overall anti-wind efforts.  They provided not only the first class venue, but also a complimentary continental breakfast  as well as a wonderful (and very tasty! ) lunch.  Thank you ladies, your contributions are greatly appreciated by all.   The next time you have an opportunity, stop into the…