The pendulum is headed back in the direction of sanity. Hang on Maine, light is starting to get into this tunnel of traitors, thieves and useful idiots.

http://www.commdiginews.com/environment/renewable-energy-in-decline-less-than-1-of-global-energy-11004/

Update, Monday, Mar 3 at 4PM:

See the map at:

https://www.wind-watch.org/alerts/2014/02/28/wind2050-multidisciplinary-study-on-local-acceptance-and-development-of-wind-power-projects/

The following links shows a map of wind opposition groups in several countries including the U.S., the UK, Denmark, Sweden…

Gee, I guess wind power is just not in the cards when it comes to reducing energy prices. Great for reducing property values and those pesky tourists though.

An article on this in the Portland Press-Herald can be read at:…

LePage wants to get rid of state’s wind-power goals

A bill introduced by the governor recently would do away with Maine’s megawatt targets.

A bill recently introduced by the governor would do away with the megawatt targets and replace them with goals to expand economic opportunities and lower electricity prices. Wind proponents call it an attack on renewable energy, but LePage’s administration says it will spark a conversation about how the state can bolster…

In the fight against proliferation of destructive, sprawling wind power sites, the scenic and environmental impact and noise problems are important. But I usually lead with the economic argument. Wind Turbines are a useless, expensive source of electricity that would not even exist except for overly generous subsidies (per MWH) and heinous mandates. Before we destroy more of our beautiful state with wind turbines, Congress should take heed of the disastrous results of Europe's folly with…

One of the most troublesome problems with the proliferation of industrial wind projects in Maine is their encroachment on the "treasures" of the state that we have purchased to protect for future generations.  We have passed a number of bond issues totaling more than $200 million (principal & interest) for the Fund for Land for Maine's Future.  We have leveraged with these funds millions of dollars more from other sources to preserve places like the Mahoosuc Range, Rumford…

Robert Bryce U.S. Senate Testimony: Killing wildlife In the name of climate change

Thank you for the better website map of wind opposition, Eric.  It appears to be the tip of the iceburg; I see two of our websites and others that are missing.  Perhaps not the networking done to "see" these websites, but it is interesting to know they have not identified all effective opposition. Not by a long shot! Our Minnesota citizens took five years to effectively shut down the "AWA/New Era" Wind Project in southeastern Minnesota with all permits revoked as of October 2013.  Fight…

Excerpt:

During his impassioned presentation, Alfond voiced displeasure with critics who’ve questioned the ethical standing of his sponsorship of L.D. 1750. For a moment, his voice cracked.

He then turned and threw Commissioner Patricia Aho and the Department of Environmental Protection under the bus, charging the DEP with unreliability, inconsistency and a lack of transparency when evaluating his cronies’ wind permits. 

Read the rest here:…

Huckster industry is now preaching what's moral. A new level of brass.

With wind, Maine has obligation to generate clean energy locally, export it, grow economy

2/27/2014 @ 12:19PM |1,734 views

The Unscientific Consensus

http://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Files.View&FileStore_id=415b9cde-e664-4628-8fb5-ae3951197d03

Testimony of Patrick Moore, Ph.D.

Before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Subcommittee on Oversight

February 25,…

Battle over CMP's rate proposal pits profits against renewable advocates…

All Maine residents' input on wind power deserves to be heard

EXCERPT:

"Opponents of this bill spoke at length of the benefits we would realize from wind energy, but only when pressed by Rep. Larry Dunphy, R-Embden, did any comment on the issue of citizen rights. Many persisted in ignoring that point.

Those who did address the question expressed regret for this consequence, but went on to describe the inconvenience of allowing local residents to be…

Cianbro, others push for renewal of offshore wind power tax credits

http://www.pressherald.com/news/Cianbro__others_push_for_renewal_of_offshore_wind_power_tax_credits_.html

Posted: February 18

Updated: Today at 12:10 AM 

Maine wind project wins support of conservation groups

They drop opposition after the company proposing the project creates a $700,000 land fund.

By Kaitlin Schroeder …

M.D. Harmon: Regarding climate change, John Kerry is the one full of hot air

In his global warming diatribe in Indonesia, the secretary of state doth protest too much.

http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/M_D__Harmon__Regarding_climate_change__John_Kerry_is_the_one_full_of_hot_air_.html

The suspicious timing of this bill is as bizarre as the bill itself. It looks like a favor to the wind industry so specific projects can qualify for "free" taxpayer money.

By streamlining wind approval, Maine Legislature is preparing to sell out northern Maine

Shame on imperious Justin Alfond for submitting and cheer leading this taxpayer leeching corporation bill which suppresses Mainers' rights. A new low in disgracefullness and chutzpah.

LePage administration opposes change to Maine wind project evaluations…