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Running The Surveyors Off

The following is excerpted from a citizen's testimony given on 11/24/08 at the PUC Public Witness Hearing in Lewiston regarding the so called Maine Power Reliability Program Consisting of the Construction of Approximately 350 Miles of 34.5 kV and 115 kV Transmission Lines (MPRP). I found it quite invigorating to read. It sure sounds familiar.



I'm part of an organization called Clark Mountain Sanctuary which is a conservation organization that's an abutter to the power line… Continue

Added by Long Islander on January 21, 2010 at 5:30pm — 18 Comments

Firstwindiana

Maine cedes the Northeast to First Wind

New State to Be Known as Firstwindiana




March 15, 2010 Augusta, Maine. Maine Governor Baldacci signed a historic measure today ceding a huge portion of northeastern Maine to First Wind Holdings. The law, passed as "Emergency" Legislation by the Maine 124th Legislature, creates the new state of Firstwindiana and cements Baldacci's legacy as one of the biggest buffoons to ever occupy the Blaine Mansion.



"This historic bill… Continue

Added by Brad Blake on January 20, 2010 at 11:22pm — No Comments

Acoustics Engineers

If your town is preparing to bring in an acoustic engineer to discuss wind turbine noise. There are two that have previously made such presentations:

Ken Kaliski of Vermont. Pro- wind, spoke in Oakfield
Robert Rand of Brunswick, our favored man, spoke in Dixmont

Added by Dan McKay on January 18, 2010 at 9:54am — 1 Comment

The People Need Time Too

Alas, the slick tricks of politics. There’s no place else like the isolated world of government, where a simple proposition becomes warped into the absurd.

The proposition asked: Do you want wind farms upon the mountaintops in your town ? How many of us are expecting our day to vote on this is forthcoming ?

Well, the day of decision is coming, but I challenge you to understand what you’re being asked to vote on, or to even know if you are voting for or against wind farms.

A wind… Continue

Added by Dan McKay on January 17, 2010 at 6:28pm — No Comments

UMPI'S windmill "website" has old information except current weather

Hello everybody - I have been monitoring UMPI's windmill internet website for weeks., hoping for the information that was so lavishly promised in the publicity that preceeded its construction.

(www.umpi.edu/wind, or Google)

Except for the constantly updated information on current weather, everything I can find on that website is dated November 2008 or earlier.

I think it's past time for UMPI to start sharing with the public lts of… Continue

Added by Harrison Roper on January 11, 2010 at 2:42pm — 4 Comments

public hearing on proposed bill concerning wind power and tangible benefits

SP 582, LD 1504 An Act To Require That Expedited Wind Energy Development Projects Provide a Tangible Benefit to Maine Ratepayers in the Form of Discounts to Future Electric Rat... Jan 19, 2010, 0100PM Cross Office Building, Room 211 public hearing



SP0582, LD 1504, item 1, 124th Maine State Legislature

An Act To Require That Expedited Wind Energy Development Projects Provide a

Tangible Benefit to Maine Ratepayers in the Form of Discounts to Future Electric… Continue

Added by Dan McKay on January 10, 2010 at 9:33am — No Comments

dvd of Dixfield informational meeting on wind power held Nov 6 2009

I have a number of copies of dvd format containing the proceedings of the wind forum which took place in Dixfield, November 6 2009. Speakers included Steve Thurston, Dr. Albert Aniel, Tom Powell and Tom Carroll of Patriots Renewables. This is a good resource of information. Anyone near Dixfield who is interesting in borrowing a copy can contact me at mckaydan2@gmail.com and I will either deliver or send it to you.

I would also commend everyone who is a member of the Citizen's Task Force on… Continue

Added by Dan McKay on January 9, 2010 at 2:47pm — 2 Comments

Must Reading!!!

Folks, if you haven't seen it in all the activity on our site, you simply must read Brian's description of how Oakfield is being bamboozled by First Wind. Every Maine town, even if they are Pro-Wind, needs to have at least a moratorium in place asap. Then they can get to work drafting an ordinance. Jackson, Dixmont, and others are blazing the trail. Anyone in any town that has a hill and a gentle breeze needs to send Brian's remarks to their selectmen:…



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Added by Art Brigades on January 8, 2010 at 5:31pm — No Comments

Dagher Spoke at Chamber Event in Portland

Dagher, a compelling public speaker, acknowledged the need for backup and or spinning reserve. He said it should be done regionally, probably with Hydro Quebec. He talked about the electrification of our heating and driving systems creating the new demand.



He opined that in his wildest dreams he might someday get production cost down to 8 cents. During Q & A he was reminded many times about the RI project in the paper this week that signed for 25 cents. He acknowledges that it is… Continue

Added by Art Brigades on January 8, 2010 at 3:09pm — 5 Comments

Wind Power Debate Scheduled

Thursday Feb. 4, 2010 from 6-7:30 at Dirigo H.S. Community Room in Dixfield. Check out the story at the link below.

http://www7.sunjournal.com/article/wind-turbine-debate-set-february

Added by Stacey Scotia on January 8, 2010 at 2:14pm — 4 Comments

I read where a wind "farm" was being sued in New York. The people who leased a small part of their land to the wind scammers were unable to sell anything until matters were settled in court. Somethin…

I read where a wind "farm" was being sued in New York. The people who leased a small part of their land to the wind scammers were unable to sell anything until matters were settled in court. Something leasers do not realize and are never told, unless they happen to be lawyers familiar with the system. Al Queda seeks out rural poor areas to bribe and radicalize the locals. They make promises and throw around money which immediately gets everyone's attention. The wind industry operates the same… Continue

Added by Mike DiCenso on January 8, 2010 at 10:13am — 24 Comments

Help understanding TIF's........

First Wind is having an informational meeting at our town office on January 18th. I think my husband and I will be in the minority - NOT IN FAVOR - of towers being put up on Bower's Mtn., leased land from Bower's Mtn, LLC. Most people seen either not to care - or to be in support of them. The Town Clerk - is thrilled - it means an influx of cash and will help us offset the increasing taxes. Unfortunately - I have a feeling that a lot of people will agree with her, especially if FW begins… Continue

Added by Tracy Allen on January 5, 2010 at 5:13pm — 4 Comments

THE MAINE DEP HAS APPROVED FIRST WIND'S OAKFIELD PROJECT

Despite the filing of a detailed, expert and categorical objection to the First Wind Oakfield Project application and numerous residents' written objections, the DEP has just approved the application and the project may actually go forward. The group of local landowners and residents are planning to file an appeal, but they need your help.

THIS IS TERRIBLE NEWS AND WE MUST FIGHT THIS!!

PLEASE CALL OR WRITE TO YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES AND THE GOVERNOR!!

Added by Alexander Powers on January 5, 2010 at 11:43am — 9 Comments

IS CHEAPER ELECTRICITY AND DOOM TO WIND FARMS IN MAINE NORTH OF THE BORDER ?

Some statements speak for themselves: “Hydro-Quebec’s move last month to boost its power exports to the United States by acquiring New Brunswick Power’s transmission lines has raised eyebrows in New England, where renewable energy ventures would face stiff completion from low-cost hydro generated north of the border. “

“ Immediately after the acquisition was unveiled, Angie O’Connor, president of the New England Power Generators Association, warned that the deal could harm smaller American… Continue

Added by Dan McKay on January 3, 2010 at 4:45pm — 1 Comment

Straw Proposals.....

Regarding the straw proposals --- I forwarded the link to Lynne Williams, Esq. (she is also running as the green candidate for Governor). She is representing the 'Friends of Lincoln Lakes' and our group - 'Partnership for the Preservation of the Downeast Lakes Watershed' in this struggle against the onslaught of 'BIG WIND'. (See her reply below) She is going to go back and figure out where she got 2007 from -- but hopefully she's right and it's a dead issue.





Hi Tracy: This… Continue

Added by Tracy Allen on January 3, 2010 at 4:12pm — No Comments

UMPI Wind Turbine Scorecard - Update as of January 2, 2010

December 2010 wrap-up: When one visits the UMPI wind turbine website, there are presently no data reported. This was the case yesterday as well. As a result, the monthly update that…

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Added by Long Islander on January 2, 2010 at 1:00pm — 63 Comments

Hydro-Quebec’s move last month to boost its power exports to the United States by acquiring New Brunswick Power’s transmission lines has raised eyebrows in New England, where renewable energy venture…







Hydro-Quebec’s move last month to boost its power exports to the United States by acquiring New Brunswick Power’s transmission lines has raised eyebrows in New England, where renewable energy ventures would face stiff competition from low-cost hydro generated north of the border.

Immediately after the acquisition was unveiled, Angie O’Connor, president of the New England Power Generators Association, warned that the deal could… Continue

Added by Dan McKay on January 2, 2010 at 12:02pm — No Comments

DOC rule making meeting....

Does anyone have more information regarding the nature of a DOC meeting in Augusta on 1/12/10 - comment deadline is 1/25/10. It appears to be a rule making meeting regarding Proposed 04-056 Chapter 3 "Designated scenic viewpoints ..... for consideration in the permitting of expedited wind energy development'. It was forwarded to me - so I am not sure where on the DOC page to find more info on it.



While perusing the DOC webpage - I came across a link to 'straw proposals' -- #3 is… Continue

Added by Tracy Allen on January 1, 2010 at 9:22pm — 4 Comments

Town of Jackson to Discuss Ordinance Restricting Big Wind Jan. 21

The town of Jackson has recently extended its 6-month old wind moratorium, and their Planning Board will next look at their draft ordinance on January 21. To their credit, they have learned from their next door neighbors in Dixmont, and Jackson's draft ordinance is leaning towards more sensible restrictions than the hollow State Planning Office "Model Ordinance" that John Kerry wants them to adopt. But the ordinance still needs lots of work and the town is torn: Some townspeople are hearing the… Continue

Added by Art Brigades on January 1, 2010 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Campaign to persuade Maine Attorney General Mills to introduce a Code of Conduct for Wind

I have just begun a campaign to persuade Attorney General Janet Mills to introduce a Code of Conduct governing the relationships between elected officials & wind company officials.



I am going to write up a Petition and put it up on the petition site. Does anybody want to help me write the Petition? I have been looking at NY State's code but wonder whether Maine's will need to include a class of Politicians that the NY code doesn't focus on. The NY code talks about Municipal… Continue

Added by Lyle on December 31, 2009 at 7:30am — 17 Comments

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Maine as Third World Country:

CMP Transmission Rate Skyrockets 19.6% Due to Wind Power

 

Click here to read how the Maine ratepayer has been sold down the river by the Angus King cabal.

Maine Center For Public Interest Reporting – Three Part Series: A CRITICAL LOOK AT MAINE’S WIND ACT

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(excerpts) From Part 1 – On Maine’s Wind Law “Once the committee passed the wind energy bill on to the full House and Senate, lawmakers there didn’t even debate it. They passed it unanimously and with no discussion. House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree, a Democrat from North Haven, says legislators probably didn’t know how many turbines would be constructed in Maine if the law’s goals were met." . – Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, August 2010 https://www.pinetreewatchdog.org/wind-power-bandwagon-hits-bumps-in-the-road-3/From Part 2 – On Wind and Oil Yet using wind energy doesn’t lower dependence on imported foreign oil. That’s because the majority of imported oil in Maine is used for heating and transportation. And switching our dependence from foreign oil to Maine-produced electricity isn’t likely to happen very soon, says Bartlett. “Right now, people can’t switch to electric cars and heating – if they did, we’d be in trouble.” So was one of the fundamental premises of the task force false, or at least misleading?" https://www.pinetreewatchdog.org/wind-swept-task-force-set-the-rules/From Part 3 – On Wind-Required New Transmission Lines Finally, the building of enormous, high-voltage transmission lines that the regional electricity system operator says are required to move substantial amounts of wind power to markets south of Maine was never even discussed by the task force – an omission that Mills said will come to haunt the state.“If you try to put 2,500 or 3,000 megawatts in northern or eastern Maine – oh, my god, try to build the transmission!” said Mills. “It’s not just the towers, it’s the lines – that’s when I begin to think that the goal is a little farfetched.” https://www.pinetreewatchdog.org/flaws-in-bill-like-skating-with-dull-skates/

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Hannah Pingree on the Maine expedited wind law

Hannah Pingree - Director of Maine's Office of Innovation and the Future

"Once the committee passed the wind energy bill on to the full House and Senate, lawmakers there didn’t even debate it. They passed it unanimously and with no discussion. House Majority Leader Hannah Pingree, a Democrat from North Haven, says legislators probably didn’t know how many turbines would be constructed in Maine."

https://pinetreewatch.org/wind-power-bandwagon-hits-bumps-in-the-road-3/

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