Here's what you are going to get with wind turbines on the ridgelines. It will be equivalent to a rock band at each turbine site playing from a stage 400 feet above the ground, but these bands won't have much musical talent.
Added by Dan McKay on February 28, 2010 at 8:59am —
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I attended the Dixfield wind ordinance committee meeting of Feb 26th to see how they were coming along:
Well, we might just as well have Patriots Renewables writing it. Skitbitsky and our code enforcement officer, Calvin Beaumier, are taking all the work done by Norine Clarke and Steve Donahue and re-framing the wording to essentially allow the wind farms on Colonel Holman. Initially, Norine and Steve proposed a one mile setback to adjacent property lines, as the town of Montville,…
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Added by Dan McKay on February 27, 2010 at 9:00am —
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Some math done for the Highland Plantation Project :
King states natural gas prices drive the cost of electrical generation. Since last September, natural gas prices have stayed between 4 to 6 dollars per mmbtus. At $6 per mmbtu, electrical generation by gas is priced at $45 per megawatt/hour. (from ISO-NE).
King states the project will cost 273 million dollars to bring to operational stage.
King states a name plate capacity of 128.6 Megawatts/hr
Assume a 30% actual…
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Added by Dan McKay on February 24, 2010 at 5:46am —
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How can anyone who has spent any time in Maine conjure up an idea of transforming the top of the state’s mountains into a place for giant industrial generators ?. This is embarrassing to us who have worked diligently to clean up our environment for the past 40 years. From this resolve, We have come to see our state for it’s beauty , shining forth through the lakes, streams, shorelines and, yes, our mountains too.
Is this the right course for Maine ? Do wind machines really fit here ? We…
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Added by Dan McKay on February 22, 2010 at 8:38pm —
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E. Adams of the Lewiston Sun Journal stated in a story today that;
"Because the land on which most of the project would be built is
privately owned and subject only to state regulations, Carthage
residents would not have a say in whether it could be built."
I sent her an email at eadams@sunjournal.com :
" your article states that the people of Carthage have no say regarding
the construction of wind farms in their town. May I point out to you
that a DEP…
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Added by Dan McKay on February 19, 2010 at 7:20pm —
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Hello, allow me introduce myself as just another working stiff resolved to scratching out a living in this great state of Maine. Being a fairly simple man, I won’t even pretend to comprehend the complexities of government. I must work, therefore I don’t have the time nor energy to devote to trying to understand . Consequently, you will rarely hear my voice, for I , although full of political opinions, am intimidated by the thought of embarrassing myself before the omnipotence of government.…
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Added by Dan McKay on February 13, 2010 at 9:35am —
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A recent article in " Maine Business " reveals " the general backlash against wind power worries him." " Him" is Governor Angus King. Governor, you should be WORRIED
When you were Governor, you often spoke of the strong, independent nature of the Maine people. Was this just rhetoric, a political ploy ? Surely, your estimation of the will of the common folks hasn't been "spun" by influences which would pronounce you as the savior of our planet.
Your partner once told me, after…
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Added by Dan McKay on February 13, 2010 at 7:30am —
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I had approached Linda Walbridge about having someone from Hydro-Quebec speak at the debate ,feeling they might represent an alternative to wind farms in Maine. Not sure whether Linda thought much of this idea, I emailed Hydro-Quebec with the request, fully knowing it would be rejected. To my surprise, I got a response. As one would expect, they were very conservative with their answers, but, nevertheless , one can surmise they are interested in becoming an energy giant and exports to America…
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Added by Dan McKay on February 6, 2010 at 2:34pm —
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SEABROOK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT PRODUCES 1194 MEGAWATTS OF ELECTRICITY. HOW MANY WIND TURBINES DOES IT TAKE TO EQUAL THAT ? …



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Added by Dan McKay on February 6, 2010 at 2:00pm —
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Peter Mills stated during the debate that Hydro-Quebecs introduction of cheaper electricity into Maine would be a disadvantage to wind farm development in Maine......................... 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…
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Added by Dan McKay on February 6, 2010 at 8:41am —
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Patriots Renewables has sent and the DEP has received their application for Woodstock. So far as I can tell, the DEP has not designated it as complete for processing. Once it is designated as complete, people will have 20 days to request a public hearing according to rules. The date of designation as complete fror processing will appear on the DEP website under Spruce Mountain Wind Development. The application documents from Patriots is currently on the DEP site.
Added by Dan McKay on January 31, 2010 at 1:33pm —
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One item that caught my attention within the Dixmont wind ordinance relates to "scenic or special resource" In addition to addressing scenic resources of state and national significance, it includes areas of local significance as identified in their comprehensive plan. The intent here is to prohibit development ( i.e. wind farms) from these areas. The ordinance also states setback distances to these areas.
One option a town has power to implement is to adopt stricter rules in regards to…
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Added by Dan McKay on January 25, 2010 at 8:43am —
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Freemont and I just got back from Dr. Aniel's place where we had a 2 hour discussion. I had my reservations concerning the upcoming wind debate in Dixfield. It looks like the Doctor is going to be substantially outnumbered by the opposition and I wondered if he was up to the task. I can assure you he is prepared and I am certain this will be a big win for us. Our support by attending is important. I will be…
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Added by Dan McKay on January 24, 2010 at 9:08am —
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Having reviewed the Dixmont Wind Ordinance, I am particularly curious with their decommissioning and site restoration plan:
(1) The plan shall provide for the removal from the Project Parcels, and lawful disposal or disposition of, all Wind Turbines and other structures, hazardous materials, electrical facilities, and all foundations. The plan shall provide for the removal of all access roads. The plan shall provide for the restoration of the Project Parcels to a condition similar to that…
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Added by Dan McKay on January 23, 2010 at 8:21pm —
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From NBC's Ali Weinberg
Even as major climate change legislation moves through Congress, fewer voters believe global warming is a very serious problem -- or even think there is solid evidence of it -- a new Pew Research survey finds. And action on the environment has slipped even further down voters' lists of policy priorities for the president, although a majority would not oppose regulations limiting carbon emissions.
According to the poll, 35% of respondents said global…
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Added by Dan McKay on January 23, 2010 at 11:36am —
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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 —
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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…
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Added by Dan McKay on January 17, 2010 at 6:28pm —
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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
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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…
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Added by Dan McKay on January 10, 2010 at 9:33am —
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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…
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Added by Dan McKay on January 9, 2010 at 2:47pm —
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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…
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Added by Dan McKay on January 3, 2010 at 4:45pm —
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