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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

our growing membership

Every day as I visit this site, I see our membership growing. We are increasing in strength as well as uncovering many facts pertaining to wind turbines. I am very impressed with the comments which reveal a lot of research and thoughts. It is so great to see so many on board with our cause. Keep up the good work. We are making a difference. I hope many more people will visit this site and help us by becoming members. How about the young people out there ? We would love to hear from you.

Added by Dan McKay on December 30, 2009 at 6:37pm — 2 Comments

Wind power 101

WIND POWER 101



What will wind power do to the electric industry and your cost of electricity ? The electric industry relies on instantaneous supply to match instantaneous demand for perfect efficient operation. Unlike other commodities, electricity can not be inventoried to satisfy demand in the future.

Wind powered electricity is created only when the wind blows at the spot of the turbine and this is not a 24/7 event. Wind turbines, such as proposed for our mountain tops… Continue

Added by Dan McKay on December 22, 2009 at 7:16pm — 2 Comments

New Poll......

Is there any thought about having a new poll done? By a more neutral pollster? I'm not sure if it would help stop these projects and realize that it might not work in our favor -- but surely it's got to be better than the '90% in favor' that the proponents keep throwing around.

Tracy

Added by Tracy Allen on December 22, 2009 at 10:03am — 3 Comments

Poll about wind towers....

So who did the original poll that showed that 90% of Mainers were in support of wind towers?? It seems very high to me -- but maybe that's just my biased opinion of what the state thinks. Is it possible to repeat this poll - surely it has to come in lower than 90% - especially if it's done by someone who is not specfically 'pro-wind' --

Tracy

Added by Tracy Allen on December 21, 2009 at 11:52pm — 5 Comments

Highlands Plantation....

I just got forwarded a 'Notice of Intent to file a Development Permit Application' - originally sent out by Marcia Spencer-Famous. This is for a 48 utility scale wind turbines in Highland Plantation, Me - permit is supposed to be in around December 18, 2009 and will include timing and rules for a request for a public hearing. Not sure if anyone is specifically fighting this -- I am going to go ahead and ask to be a person of interest - from what I understand from the Stetson II debacle -- this… Continue

Added by Tracy Allen on December 21, 2009 at 7:45pm — 1 Comment

Underhanded "Power Elite" in Maine

It must be remembered that Maine already produces an excess of power, which is exported. The corporate/lobbyist driven Industrial Wind move in Maine, with the power elite structure at the helm is misdirected. Let us all remember whose state this is. Mainers!



The power elite, drooling to make their money while the myth of Industrial wind still exists, has perverted the process. Blowtoys are just a financially expedient means of FAD theoretical power production, applied for the… Continue

Added by arthur qwenk on December 20, 2009 at 8:42pm — No Comments

Wind turbines come down, condos go up and the views are spectacular !

Added by Dan McKay on December 20, 2009 at 4:47pm — No Comments

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CMP Transmission Rate Skyrockets 19.6% Due to Wind Power

 

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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."

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