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General Colorado Delays may doom wind farm project 2009-08-31 16:38:15
Structural Failure
Safety
Ohio Perkins Schools turbines back up, but not running yet 2009-08-31 16:34:26
General UK Economist's report to trust on Lewis development; Windfarm benefits are ‘exaggerated' 2009-08-31 14:22:45
Energy Policy USA
Nebraska
Energy questions blowing in wind 2009-08-31 12:59:26
Impact on People UK Britain facing blackouts for first time since 1970s 2009-08-31 00:13:43
General Canada Residents still hoping for resolution to powerline concerns 2009-08-30 23:44:15
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
Wyoming Sage grouse effort yields slow results 2009-08-30 22:05:40
Transmission
Energy Policy
California Out-of-state power projects criticized; Utilities trying to meet mandate for renewables 2009-08-30 16:41:08
General Australia / New Zealand Wind-farm developer meets opponents 2009-08-30 13:47:47
General UK Winning over the 'Nimby blockade' 2009-08-30 09:05:33
General
Energy Policy
Texas Renewable or nuclear energy? That's just one question 2009-08-30 08:54:38
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Minnesota Bird counters map migration patterns to aid plans for wind turbines 2009-08-30 03:17:21
General Pennsylvania 1st of 67 wind turbines on rise in Bradford County 2009-08-30 03:04:13
General Colorado Transmission line, route sparks debate; San Luis Valley's and Pueblo's interests in the proposal vary 2009-08-29 23:23:51
General Wyoming Anschutz wind project advances amid grouse doubt 2009-08-29 23:08:25
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Wyoming Nesting uncomfortably? G&F schedules study of golden eagle population 2009-08-29 23:03:32
Impact on Wildlife California California condors, wind farms on collision course 2009-08-29 22:54:44
Safety Iowa Student succumbs during climb up turbine 2009-08-29 10:48:02
General Australia / New Zealand Minister still keen to talk after hurt by wind farm protesters 2009-08-29 07:17:16
Zoning/Planning Maine Board recommends Land Use Ordinance amendments 2009-08-28 23:29:07
Energy Policy California California renewable energy goals: The devil is in the implementation 2009-08-28 23:18:30
Impact on People
Energy Policy
Wisconsin Bill would overrule local rules on windmills 2009-08-28 21:54:38
Tax Breaks & Subsidies Oregon Tax dollars blowin' in the wind 2009-08-28 21:37:27
General Virginia
West Virginia
Virginia wind power project draws flak from across the border -- wherever that is 2009-08-28 21:28:09
General USA
Massachusetts
Offshore wind farm in Atlantic at least a year away 2009-08-28 17:48:27
Energy Policy Canada Green policies offer fascinating case study in the difference between real PR and fake PR 2009-08-28 17:43:25
General Australia / New Zealand TURBINE TURMOIL: Arguments over paying for links to power grid 2009-08-28 17:38:30
General Minnesota
Wisconsin
More blowback: Suit challenges Alliant wind farm 2009-08-28 17:35:47
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Wildlife
Kansas Wind threatens Kansas' prairieland 2009-08-28 13:56:47
Energy Policy
Impact on Landscape
Massachusetts Energy issues concern island 2009-08-28 09:08:52
General Australia / New Zealand Wind farm development abandoned 2009-08-28 09:02:44
General Michigan Local interests need representation on board 2009-08-28 07:56:55
General Canada Province reviewing Strathroy wind farm 2009-08-28 07:16:07
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
Australia / New Zealand Wind farm could harm native falcons 2009-08-28 06:32:43
Impact on People
Noise
Australia / New Zealand Govt urged to probe wind farm illness claims 2009-08-28 06:30:25
Impact on Economy
Impact on Landscape
- How do you spell Greenwashing? 2009-08-27 23:32:18
General Australia / New Zealand Protest planned at Colac wind farm forum 2009-08-27 19:35:48
Impact on Landscape UK Fears voiced over impact wind turbines would have on coast 2009-08-27 13:58:15
General Australia / New Zealand Council takes step back in its Turitea wind farm fight 2009-08-27 13:56:33
Zoning/Planning Pennsylvania Company asks court to allow windmills in Butler Twp. 2009-08-27 13:05:10
General USA Big dreams for small wind turbines 2009-08-27 12:51:52
General Indiana Residents discuss wind farm contracts; Company offers landowners leases of $14,000 per turbine 2009-08-27 11:40:33
Impact on Views
Impact on Landscape
North Carolina Huge industrial windmills on ridge tops a bad idea 2009-08-27 10:54:16
Impact on Economy
Tax Breaks & Subsidies
Arizona It might take a lot of green to be 'green'; Renewable energy costs still double that of fossil fuels 2009-08-27 10:49:22
General Wisconsin Friesland looks to protect itself from wind farm 2009-08-27 10:36:40
Zoning/Planning
Noise
Impact on People
New York Clayton accepts wind report 2009-08-27 10:18:00
General Illinois Wind farms are a go, but met with mixed reactions 2009-08-27 09:18:25
Tax Breaks & Subsidies New York Lewis County struggles with big budget woes 2009-08-27 09:04:58
General New Jersey Wind farm firm seeks spot off Ocean City to place meteorological tower 2009-08-27 00:24:19
Impact on People
Noise
Australia / New Zealand Turbines: How noisy is too noisy? 2009-08-26 21:19:18
General Australia / New Zealand Millions spent on wind farm fight 2009-08-26 17:23:28
General USA Wind farms can appear sinister to the weatherman 2009-08-26 17:12:23
Noise
Impact on People
Michigan Turbine subcommittee discusses noise study; Residents share concerns about bias 2009-08-26 17:07:15
Zoning/Planning Michigan Wind energy ordinance breezes through village planning process 2009-08-26 17:04:48
Impact on Wildlife Indiana Wind turbines' effect on environment; Turbines pump out energy but at a cost to wildlife 2009-08-26 16:58:15
Transmission Wyoming No transmission, no projects: Developed wind power would double state's electric output 2009-08-26 14:04:51
General Illinois Champaign council shows support for wind energy systems 2009-08-26 13:23:13
Impact on People
Impact on Landscape
Michigan Great turbine debate; State wind board meeting packed 2009-08-26 11:42:10
Impact on People
Impact on Landscape
Canada Too high a price to pay 2009-08-26 09:44:52
General New Jersey Union Beach opposes plan for 380-foot-tall wind turbine 2009-08-26 09:35:23
General Canada Residents remain concerned over proposed wind-energy projects 2009-08-26 09:09:31
Zoning/Planning New York More thought needed on wind power plan 2009-08-26 08:35:26
General New York Wind test towers sought; Developer would gauge weather at three area locations 2009-08-26 07:18:59
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
Texas
USA
Prairie chicken mating dance threatens Texas projects 2009-08-26 07:15:59
Zoning/Planning UK Councillors from outwith area give go-ahead for windfarm 2009-08-26 07:10:32
General Michigan Wind turbine roadblocks in recession 2009-08-25 21:26:41
General New Hampshire Public advocate wants rehearing on wind park 2009-08-25 17:01:45
Transmission Texas Landowners meet with utility over power lines 2009-08-25 16:58:30
General USA
Canada
Hole will get deeper for Entegrity 2009-08-25 16:55:17
Zoning/Planning Australia / New Zealand Wind farm idea off table as liquidators 'surrender' consent 2009-08-25 16:53:13
Impact on People
Noise
Canada Further wind turbine health impacts study needed 2009-08-25 16:16:28
Transmission UK Miliband moves to address wind farms' grid connection woes 2009-08-25 16:12:22
Zoning/Planning New York Orleans wind panel urges stricter rules; Bigger setbacks, more stringent noise regulations 2009-08-25 15:00:48
General Ohio Champaign Co. could get 70 wind turbines 2009-08-25 13:16:26
Zoning/Planning Wyoming County permits Dunlap wind farm; More discussion of building permit fees than conditional use permit 2009-08-25 12:40:03
General Michigan Harrington withdraws wind turbine request 2009-08-25 12:34:29
General Iowa Clive hesitant to give wind the green light 2009-08-25 07:11:35
Impact on People
Noise
Maine Search for Freedom's wind turbines 2009-08-25 06:28:41
General Australia / New Zealand Wind farm opponents demand independent review 2009-08-25 06:02:13
Energy Policy
Zoning/Planning
New Hampshire GRP objects to rehearing motions 2009-08-24 22:57:06
Tax Breaks & Subsidies Oregon State tax breaks for alternative energy will cost more than expected 2009-08-24 21:37:59
General New Jersey Ocean County firm hopes to construct 106 wind turbines in Delaware Bay 2009-08-24 17:22:41
Zoning/Planning Illinois Talk of wind power regulations in air in Champaign 2009-08-24 16:47:25
General Connecticut Turbine work to begin 2009-08-24 16:41:41
Zoning/Planning Maryland City officials to discuss wind energy system ordinance 2009-08-24 16:26:45
Tax Breaks & Subsidies
Energy Policy
Australia / New Zealand Money to flow as wind wins the day 2009-08-24 06:17:04
Energy Policy California Utilities, groups at odds over sources for renewable energy 2009-08-24 06:14:04
General Wisconsin Calumet County awaits wind turbine energy ruling 2009-08-24 06:05:52
General Michigan Shift to wind turbines is hardly a breeze 2009-08-24 02:10:53
General Rhode Island Wind farm questions begin at BIRA 2009-08-24 02:08:06
Impact on Landscape Ireland Maps highlight landslide risk areas 2009-08-23 22:20:43
Safety UK Aberford wind farm plan refused 2009-08-23 22:18:35
General Asia $34m failure: FEA admits lack of study in wind farm project 2009-08-23 22:05:32
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
Oregon Beauty of the Blues is worth more than some give it credit 2009-08-23 17:27:13
Zoning/Planning Oregon Turbine debate goes into round 3; County's third meeting will seek public comment 2009-08-23 16:13:52
General Wyoming Wind farm debate splits private property concerns 2009-08-23 15:41:09
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Noise
Australia / New Zealand No relief for land owners affected by wind farms 2009-08-23 15:37:50
Energy Policy Wyoming What Wyo wants from wind energy, a perspective 2009-08-23 15:34:43
- Vermont Does the wind blow enough? 2009-08-23 11:12:49
General Minnesota Turbine generates questions 2009-08-23 07:07:09
Tax Breaks & Subsidies
Energy Policy
Pennsylvania Region's green jobs depend on U.S. policy 2009-08-23 04:17:39
Energy Policy Texas CPS projections on energy needs fueling debate 2009-08-23 04:13:07
General Michigan Thumb-area residents to air pros and cons of wind farms; Hearing is set for Monday in Bad Axe 2009-08-23 04:07:04
General Minnesota Northfield wind farm is one step closer to reality 2009-08-23 04:01:10
Impact on People
Energy Policy
UK Objectors to wind farms to be bought off 2009-08-23 03:55:01
General USA
South Carolina
Energy source on the horizon, but whose? 2009-08-23 03:38:31
General North Carolina Wind farm study favors sound near Buxton, N.C. 2009-08-23 02:52:45
General Canada Debate over wind farms blows onto Manitoulin -Farmers hope for windfall 2009-08-22 22:25:45
Impact on People
Noise
Australia / New Zealand Ka-thunks get on the nerves of Makara residents 2009-08-22 19:19:55
Energy Policy Australia / New Zealand Tone down hype on renewable energy; The economics of the RET wilt under cost-benefit analysis 2009-08-22 18:59:12
General Ohio North Perry referendum a hot dispute 2009-08-22 18:50:21
General Rhode Island Local wind farm plan dropped 2009-08-22 18:47:39
Zoning/Planning Colorado Estes Park looks at possible wind turbine rules 2009-08-22 18:44:59
Impact on People
Noise
Asia Going with the wind 2009-08-22 18:38:46
Tax Breaks & Subsidies Missouri Wind farm project still in the air 2009-08-22 18:14:33
General Australia / New Zealand Wind farm for Adelaide fringe 2009-08-22 18:12:13
Safety Canada Gale winds a threat to damaged turbine 2009-08-22 12:28:50
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Washington State tables idea of wind farm lease in spotted owl habitat 2009-08-22 10:48:57
General Australia / New Zealand Farmers flee as turbines trigger despair 2009-08-22 08:22:37
General New York Perry Town Board urged to vote 'NO' on Dairy Hills project 2009-08-22 08:01:51
General Idaho Ridgeline energy reacts to judge's decision 2009-08-21 22:01:12
Impact on Views
Impact on Landscape
Canada
New York
Wolfe Island turbines from 30 miles away 2009-08-21 17:29:40
Impact on Views New York
Canada
Now you see them, now you don't, now you see them 2009-08-21 17:24:57
Zoning/Planning California Test towers OK'd in Mineral area 2009-08-21 12:58:55
General Maine Northport nixes wind power proposal 2009-08-21 12:46:48
General Maryland Frostburg has one-hour wind turbine discussion 2009-08-21 10:03:52
General - News Highlights 2009-08-21 10:02:25
General New York Albany-Based Wind Developer Studies Building Turbines On Monticello Hills 2009-08-21 09:45:28
Zoning/Planning Idaho Bingham County judge stalls wind project 2009-08-21 08:18:50
General Wyoming Engineer: Buried long-distance transmission lines don't work 2009-08-21 06:10:48
Impact on Views
Impact on People
Colorado Community opinions beginning to form on turbines 2009-08-21 02:58:24
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Tourism
Texas A battle between wind and beauty 2009-08-20 22:13:33
General Australia / New Zealand Are fears of rusting turbines just negative spin? 2009-08-20 18:58:30
General Canada P.E.I wind turbine-maker gets court reprieve to get fiscal house in order 2009-08-20 18:33:11
General UK Green energy hit by 'faceless Nimbys' 2009-08-20 18:16:35
Zoning/Planning New Hampshire Abutters rally against wind tower in Antrim 2009-08-20 18:07:57
General Vermont GMP evaluates wind farm project in Lowell 2009-08-20 16:48:24
Energy Policy Vermont Vermont debates options for energy future 2009-08-20 15:49:48
Zoning/Planning New Hampshire Wind plans spark debate; Residents say wind farms would compromise town 2009-08-20 15:45:45
Impact on Wildlife Australia / New Zealand Wind farm poses threat to native birds, says sanctuary 2009-08-20 15:40:07
Energy Policy Canada Regs may blow up wind farms 2009-08-20 15:34:59
General Virginia Agency recommends survey of rare, endangered species 2009-08-20 10:29:50
Tax Breaks & Subsidies
Energy Policy
New York State Public Service Commission approves $95 million for renewable energy projects 2009-08-20 10:07:12
General Oregon Fickle power from the wind 2009-08-20 09:00:02
General Massachusetts Construction for turbine begins at Cape Cod Community College 2009-08-20 07:38:27
General Canada
USA
Financial trouble worries wind company customers 2009-08-20 07:32:14
Zoning/Planning New York Copenhagen passes wind moratorium 2009-08-20 06:55:31
Structural Failure
Safety
South Dakota Blade destroyed in high winds 2009-08-20 06:47:29
General Pennsylvania Butler Township rejects wind turbine proposal for second time 2009-08-20 06:41:07
Energy Policy Australia / New Zealand Coalition gains concession on renewable energy bill 2009-08-20 06:30:08
General Asia
Australia / New Zealand
Australian policy to benefit Suzlon, Tata Power 2009-08-20 06:12:09
General Iowa Union workers protest Lost Lakes Wind Farm project 2009-08-20 06:07:07
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
Pennsylvania Turbine's drawback could be blue heron 2009-08-20 05:47:41
General Illinois El Paso wind farm could be out of air 2009-08-19 23:21:54
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
Canada "Canadian Galapagos" bird sanctuary threatened by proposed wind farm 2009-08-19 22:32:28
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Wildlife
New Jersey New Jersey DEP letter to Delsea Energy 2009-08-19 22:20:26
General Washington
Oregon
BPA to install tools to better track wind 2009-08-19 19:22:03
General Rhode Island
Maine
Massachusetts
USA
Why wind power blows; Why we shouldn't overload our energy basket with wind eggs 2009-08-19 19:14:02
General Canada Wind turbine debate in New Denmark 2009-08-19 18:46:55
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Australia / New Zealand Endangered species in new danger - from rotating blades at the third windfarm 2009-08-19 18:01:29
Zoning/Planning Maryland Planning board seeking public opinion on turbines 2009-08-19 15:28:32
Safety UK Wind farm's turbines may knock out radar 2009-08-19 13:01:44
Energy Policy Massachusetts Wind siting bill threatens Berkshires 2009-08-19 12:42:52
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
UK Cheers as windfarm plan is rejected 2009-08-19 12:40:25
Impact on People
Impact on Views
North Carolina On renewable energy, reject fallacy of false choices 2009-08-19 12:08:53
Zoning/Planning New York Wind law stalls at Prattsburgh meeting 2009-08-19 11:42:14
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Canada Wind farm NIABYism: Not In Anyone's Back Yard 2009-08-19 11:36:58
Zoning/Planning Colorado Temporary moratorium in place on turbines to allow public feedback 2009-08-19 10:07:22
General UK Windfarm application rejected amid mass public opposition 2009-08-19 10:04:09
General New Hampshire Parties seek wind farm rehearing; Project financing at heart of motions 2009-08-19 09:32:42
Zoning/Planning Illinois El Paso wind farm permit expires 2009-08-19 09:11:28
General Virginia Commissioners engage attorney to help settle border dispute 2009-08-19 08:57:23
General Wisconsin Board OK's turbine moratorium 2009-08-19 08:50:54
Zoning/Planning Pennsylvania North Strabane develops draft to regulate wind turbines 2009-08-19 06:41:40
Zoning/Planning Illinois County board takes 'period of assessment' off the table 2009-08-19 06:35:28
General California Local conservationists point to flaws in large scale renewable energy study 2009-08-18 23:34:42
Zoning/Planning Illinois El Paso wind farm in limbo 2009-08-18 23:30:32
Impact on Wildlife UK Wind farm may affect wildlife 2009-08-18 21:18:48
General Massachusetts Wind-power supporters hope turbines will soon be familiar sights in Western Mass 2009-08-18 21:00:23
Zoning/Planning Ohio Buckeye Wind's application accepted 2009-08-18 20:45:47
Zoning/Planning Idaho Judge sends wind farm application back to commission 2009-08-18 20:27:29
General California
Oregon
Another huge power line may be planned for north state 2009-08-18 17:44:46
Zoning/Planning
Impact on People
Illinois Village suspends new turbine use 2009-08-18 17:36:06
Energy Policy Massachusetts Mass. looks to forests for renewable energy source 2009-08-18 17:30:58
Energy Policy USA Clean-energy bill will have little impact 2009-08-18 17:17:32
General - Vestas Fails To Dispel Cloud 2009-08-18 17:11:00
General Canada Province still ready to help Entegrity 2009-08-18 17:08:16
General Illinois Wind farm talks draw standing-room crowd 2009-08-18 13:10:36
General Massachusetts Wind turbine produces less in heat, humidity 2009-08-18 12:35:05
General Massachusetts Ashburnham board OKs wind-power proposal 2009-08-18 12:00:24
Energy Policy Massachusetts Final hearing date set on state's ocean plan 2009-08-18 08:10:45
General USA Capacity targets to be missed amid slowdown 2009-08-17 23:10:58
Zoning/Planning Illinois Winnebago County zoning board OKs turbine wording 2009-08-17 20:19:13
Energy Policy Wyoming A fair cut of wind energy pie 2009-08-17 17:58:09
Impact on Economy
Energy Policy
Wyoming 'Is it worth it?' Experts eye economics of wind power 2009-08-17 17:53:05
General Massachusetts Walpole won't go for state green grant 2009-08-17 17:49:48
Zoning/Planning California Wind rules remain grounded 2009-08-17 17:24:52
Energy Policy Australia / New Zealand Labor votes are blowing in the wind 2009-08-17 12:28:23
General USA Wind of change blows across the Great Lakes 2009-08-17 12:24:50
Energy Policy
Tax Breaks & Subsidies
New Hampshire Ratepayer tab on renewable energy could total $2 billion 2009-08-17 09:35:56
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Rhode Island Island voters, homeowners are pro wind farms 2009-08-17 08:12:47
General Illinois Farmers disillusioned after delays in El Paso wind project 2009-08-16 22:46:09
Tax Breaks & Subsidies Australia / New Zealand Fee-free period for wind farms 'not long enough' 2009-08-16 21:12:12
Energy Policy Wyoming Wyo mulls wind rules: Task force calls for state law to create county regulations 2009-08-16 14:01:49
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Washington Ferruginous hawks in decline 2009-08-16 12:19:18
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Energy Policy
North Carolina Clean energy future may be blowing in the wind 2009-08-16 12:00:27
General
Impact on Landscape
New York APA approves two residential windmills 2009-08-16 11:21:14
Energy Policy USA
Minnesota
Legislators overestimate renewable energy potential 2009-08-16 11:17:09
Structural Failure
Safety
Canada Turbine burns at Kent Hills wind farm fire 2009-08-16 08:44:08
Zoning/Planning Ohio Black Fork Wind waivers should not be allowed 2009-08-16 08:34:28
Zoning/Planning New York Expert: resident can tape meetings 2009-08-16 08:28:46
Energy Policy USA
Delaware
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Several companies want to be the first to develop an offshore wind farm in the U.S. 2009-08-16 03:41:41
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Impact on Bats
USA
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Windmills called threat to raptor migration route 2009-08-16 03:35:40
- - Legal wheels spinning over turbine rejection 2009-08-16 03:29:14
General Texas Large turbines often a surprise; Developers not required to tell public of their plans 2009-08-16 03:24:18
General New York Arkwright board holds on wind waiver 2009-08-16 03:19:30
Energy Policy New Hampshire Cash for windmills: NH's own clunker program 2009-08-15 15:55:01
Structural Failure UK Wind turbines stopped by power fault 2009-08-15 15:32:24
Zoning/Planning New York Bath town board votes in favor of temporary ban 2009-08-15 15:27:42
General Texas No serious injuries in wind tower lightning strike 2009-08-15 15:12:24
General Kansas
USA
New energy economics: wind energy myths 2009-08-15 14:56:39
Noise
Impact on People
New York
Maine
USA
Wind turbines and health, an interview with Dr. Nissenbaum (Part 2 of 2) 2009-08-15 07:45:05
Noise
Impact on People
New York
Maine
USA
Wind turbines and health, an interview with Dr. Nissenbaum (Part 1 of 2) 2009-08-15 07:37:59
General Canada Canadian Hydro Developers says profits plummet 99 per cent on increased expenses 2009-08-15 03:57:41
General Canada Cash woes won't affect wind farms: company 2009-08-14 22:46:14
Energy Policy
Impact on People
New York Massa against current wind farm growth 2009-08-14 21:46:51
Zoning/Planning UK Wind power industry blown off course by 'archaic' planning laws 2009-08-14 17:53:52
Noise
Impact on People
UK
USA
Bring on solar power; wind turbines are noisy and blot the horizon 2009-08-14 15:26:54
Impact on Views
Impact on Landscape
General
Wyoming Looking 20 years into wind future 2009-08-14 15:20:37
Energy Policy Massachusetts Tisbury leaders cast wary eye on Green Community Program 2009-08-14 12:14:22
General Wyoming Wind conference covers laws, taxes, transmission 2009-08-14 09:04:52
General Pennsylvania FAA deals blow to Gamesa 2009-08-14 08:30:12
Energy Policy Minnesota Wind industry protesting plan to pay for new lines 2009-08-14 06:26:40
General West Virginia Pocahontas, West Va. considers legal action 2009-08-13 23:35:15
General New York Board to review moratorium petition 2009-08-13 22:31:56
General California Substation to relay wind electricity 2009-08-13 21:50:58
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
UK Planners side with objectors over windfarm 2009-08-13 12:14:48
General North Dakota Ramsey County meeting focuses on possible wind farm 2009-08-13 12:03:43
Impact on Bats
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
USA Birds vs. Environmentalists? The wind industry may be green, but it's proving deadly to wildlife 2009-08-13 11:39:10
Zoning/Planning Idaho Memorandum Decision and Order regarding Ridgeline Energy wind project special permit 2009-08-13 08:56:51
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
Canada Group undertakes study of wind turbines; Two-year probe to look at effects on waterfowl 2009-08-13 07:42:34
General Wyoming Wyoming wasn't ready for wind energy boom 2009-08-13 07:20:27
Safety
Structural Failure
Canada Wind farm fire called first of its kind 2009-08-13 01:07:34
Technology West Virginia Work on wind utility site starting this week 2009-08-12 23:26:13
Impact on Views
Impact on Landscape
Wyoming All eyes on wind development 2009-08-12 21:33:35
General Minnesota Lawyers, non-profits shed light on wind industry 2009-08-12 15:25:23
Impact on Landscape
Noise
Canada New wind turbine rules not enough for some 2009-08-12 15:10:54
Energy Policy Wisconsin New bills to strip municipalities of wind farm control; Residents of Arlington voice concern over measures 2009-08-12 15:04:45
Noise
Impact on People
Maine Mars Hill windmills prompt civil lawsuit 2009-08-12 12:14:14
Zoning/Planning New York Even with some unresolved concerns, Denmark closer to wind zoning law 2009-08-12 11:23:53
Zoning/Planning
Noise
Impact on People
- Maine continues to choose wind over families 2009-08-12 11:22:37
General Maine Roxbury wind project gets green light 2009-08-12 09:53:09
General USA
Canada
Lehman-owned SkyPower seeks court protection 2009-08-12 07:25:28
General Wyoming A wind power Pathfinder? New owner of historic ranch develops expansive wind strategy 2009-08-12 07:14:47
Impact on People
Noise
USA
California
Migraine, Wind Turbine Connection 2009-08-12 07:04:34
Energy Policy Massachusetts Extending a hand; Gov. Patrick holds public meeting 2009-08-12 01:59:06
General North Dakota Regulators approve 2 ND wind projects 2009-08-12 01:36:49
Impact on People Michigan Officials: No time for health study 2009-08-12 01:15:18
Energy Policy Michigan City of Grand Rapids considering wind turbine use near Lake Michigan 2009-08-12 01:13:04
Impact on People
Impact on Views
West Virginia
Virginia
Got wind turbines? Helpful website provides custom viewsheds 2009-08-12 00:57:12
General Virginia
West Virginia
Virginia wind project blows into Pocahontas County 2009-08-12 00:54:09
Zoning/Planning Indiana St. Joseph County adopts new wind energy ordinance 2009-08-12 00:28:36
General Canada Local wind projects to have limited impact on Brockton 2009-08-12 00:16:16
General Illinois Libertyville curbs wind power 2009-08-12 00:13:48
Impact on Economy Maryland Wind firm may bring jobs 2009-08-12 00:12:34
General Maine Sumner voters reject articles for road planning, wind power 2009-08-12 00:05:29
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Energy Policy
Canada Ontario's big windy gamble 2009-08-11 23:57:38
General
Technology
Illinois D300 approves 'wind power' and demolition of old deLacey building 2009-08-11 23:52:20
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
Australia / New Zealand Turbine 'tipping point' claim rejected 2009-08-11 23:49:44
General Australia / New Zealand Indigenous backing for Cooktown wind project 2009-08-11 23:45:45
General Australia / New Zealand Wind farm testing to start on the Kakanuis 2009-08-11 23:38:54
Zoning/Planning Ohio Corrections made to meteorological tower approval 2009-08-11 21:47:41
General Canada Wind Action Group voices concerns 2009-08-11 18:59:27
General New York Hammond board should leave wind decision to taxpayers 2009-08-11 16:07:34
General Pennsylvania Grant powers Turkey Hill wind project 2009-08-11 15:56:40
Safety
Structural Failure
Canada N.B. wind farm operator deals with loss of output 2009-08-11 15:54:06
General USA
Missouri
Zoltek posts loss, idles operations 2009-08-11 15:46:10
Zoning/Planning New York Wyoming Co. wind farm: Dairy Hills issues aired, pro and con 2009-08-11 08:10:34
Energy Policy Australia / New Zealand Power companies wary about taking plunge 2009-08-11 06:40:00
General Vermont Moving Forward with Plans to Develop Wind Farm in Lowell 2009-08-11 06:35:51
General Massachusetts Second balloon test for turbine project 2009-08-11 06:33:50
Tax Breaks & Subsidies Oregon An ill-advised veto; Governor retains generous wind power subsidies 2009-08-11 06:30:10
Impact on People
Zoning/Planning
North Dakota ND regulators won't reopen wind farm location case 2009-08-11 06:12:30
General Canada Wind turbine plan gets cool reception 2009-08-11 06:06:38
General Canada Millbrook meeting hears of proposed wind farm 2009-08-11 05:59:29
General Iowa MidAmerican wind competitor objects to turbine proposal 2009-08-11 05:49:28
Impact on Economy
Tax Breaks & Subsidies
Maine Turbine tax benefit eludes Freedom residents 2009-08-11 01:31:08
Noise
Impact on People
California Migraine, wind turbine connection still being examined 2009-08-11 00:01:42
Zoning/Planning New York Planning Board weighs in on wind law 2009-08-10 15:32:26
General Australia / New Zealand Turbine hearings up in the air 2009-08-10 14:41:21
Impact on People North Dakota ND regulators won't reopen wind farm siting case 2009-08-10 14:36:31
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
UK New hope for ‘devastating' wind farm campaigners 2009-08-10 12:39:34
Impact on People
Shadow flicker
Safety
UK Neighbouring council to Fenland rejects wind turbine on flicker, ice and intrusiveness grounds 2009-08-10 12:32:53
General - Rush to renewables threatens to blow another bubble 2009-08-10 12:29:42
General Virginia Tazewell official seeks speedy windmill decision 2009-08-10 12:26:03
Energy Policy Australia / New Zealand Government's renewable farce 2009-08-10 12:20:01
Energy Policy Rhode Island Island energy group questions costs, legislation 2009-08-10 11:38:12
Impact on Landscape
Energy Policy
Virginia Opposing winds 2009-08-10 10:52:18
Safety
Structural Failure
Canada Turbine catches fire 2009-08-10 10:38:08
General UK Battle over McDonald's plans for windmill 2009-08-10 08:59:47
Energy Policy
Impact on Landscape
UK Jeremy Paxman's brother launches battle against wind turbines 2009-08-10 08:29:07
General UK Vestas protestors chain themselves to Peter Mandelson's home 2009-08-10 08:26:26
Energy Policy Oregon Wind projects are generating interest 2009-08-10 07:33:59
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Oregon
Washington
Green power collides with Endangered Species Act 2009-08-10 07:14:36
Impact on Wildlife Maine Stantec to conduct landmark ecological study for offshore wind siting 2009-08-10 06:16:58
Impact on Economy UK Government's green energy plan may cost 17 times more than its benefits 2009-08-10 06:16:58
General New York Wind developer slingin' more of the same "Bull" 2009-08-09 18:56:06
Zoning/Planning Canada Giving the bird to windmills 2009-08-09 18:40:27
General California Proposed wind turbine project at Goldstone delayed 2009-08-09 14:32:59
Impact on Landscape Texas Proposed wind farm could impact 2009-08-09 09:38:19
Energy Policy
Transmission
Wyoming Wyo wind future relies on high-wire act 2009-08-09 09:25:35
General Wyoming Board endorses core sage grouse area decision 2009-08-09 09:20:36
Impact on Economy Indiana Impact of turbines: Financially, 'it's enormous' 2009-08-09 09:14:45
General Vermont Green Mountain: A look at hydropower 2009-08-09 08:46:32
Zoning/Planning New York Further investigation of wind issues needed 2009-08-09 08:39:21
Energy Policy South Dakota South Dakotans will pay more in effort to curb climate change 2009-08-09 08:31:16
Impact on Wildlife
General
Texas Wind and wildlife: Panhandle power - More research needed on effect of wind turbines on ecosystems 2009-08-09 08:22:06
General Florida Wind mill project generates discussion 2009-08-09 08:19:27
General Indiana
USA
Blowback: Indiana's emerging wind farms whip up controversy 2009-08-09 01:03:20
General Rhode Island Subcontractors on Portsmouth wind turbine sue parent firm 2009-08-09 00:42:01
General Maine Northport set for vote on wind power 2009-08-08 20:36:49
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
UK Row over mansion 'ruined' by wind farm 2009-08-08 20:00:01
Impact on People
Noise
UK Health hazard fear over wind turbines 2009-08-08 19:52:01
Impact on Views
Impact on Landscape
Minnesota Woodbury homeowner associations an obstacle to city's hopes for alternative energy 2009-08-08 19:06:54
General Canada Liberals ignoring democracy in push for wind energy 2009-08-08 16:03:09
Safety UK Pembrokeshire coroner voices Castle Pill wind farm fears 2009-08-08 14:50:16
Safety
Structural Failure
Canada Turbine fire contained and under investigation at Transalta's Kent Hills wind farm 2009-08-08 13:59:26
General Australia / New Zealand We were in the dark - Mayor 2009-08-08 04:27:23
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
North Dakota Wind turbines going up near Luverne despite protests 2009-08-08 03:27:53
Zoning/Planning Pennsylvania Balloon to test for wind farm 2009-08-07 22:04:08
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Wildlife
New York Save The River comments to Town of Cape Vincent, NY 2009-08-07 19:26:48
Energy Policy North Carolina North Carolina moves to limit wind projects 2009-08-07 17:32:25
Impact on Economy Minnesota Minnesota Power seeking 2nd rate hike 2009-08-07 16:16:58
General
Impact on Landscape
Virginia
West Virginia
Pocahontas officials not happy about being left out of wind energy plans, change to state line 2009-08-07 15:39:02
General UK Public air views at wind farm meeting 2009-08-07 14:51:55
Transmission Canada Power-line bill debated in Calgary 2009-08-07 14:10:39
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
Canada Grouse's big wind turbine is just Big Symbolism 2009-08-07 13:53:54
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
Wyoming Wind power industry retreating from Wyo., citing sage grouse concerns 2009-08-07 13:44:22
General
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Wyoming Commissioners deny conditional use permit for wind farm 2009-08-07 13:42:35
Transmission
Energy Policy
USA Wind promises blackouts as Obama strains grid with renewables 2009-08-07 13:30:17
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
UK Landmark report bounces wind farm plans and sets a precedent for scenic areas 2009-08-07 13:13:55
Noise
Impact on People
- There is no conspiracy 2009-08-07 11:20:30
General Maine State board backs Lincoln turbine permit 2009-08-07 07:35:52
Impact on Economy USA
Nevada
If they build it, will they stay? Prospects for green jobs may not be as positive as proponents think 2009-08-07 07:27:38
- North Carolina Senate bans some wind energy 2009-08-07 07:20:59
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
UK Misleading images, but you'll grow to like wind turbines says Minister 2009-08-07 05:09:12
Impact on Birds
Impact on Wildlife
Wyoming Horizon halts Wyo. wind project because of grouse 2009-08-07 04:55:53
Energy Policy Canada Plan will favour new wind projects 2009-08-07 03:31:15
Impact on Landscape
Zoning/Planning
Australia / New Zealand Turbine proposal fails to impress 2009-08-06 21:47:55
Impact on People
Noise
Maine Discontent of Mars Hill residents leads to lawsuit against First Wind 2009-08-06 21:47:16
General Massachusetts Outermost Harbor Marine scuttles wind turbine plan 2009-08-06 20:42:33
Zoning/Planning Canada Wind farm opponents will have say; Group has concerns about turbines 2009-08-06 19:17:30
Energy Policy North Carolina NC bill would keep wind turbines off mountaintops 2009-08-06 19:10:02
General Rhode Island Input sought on wind turbines 2009-08-06 19:04:21
Zoning/Planning Michigan Mundy Township wants airtight wind turbine ordinance 2009-08-06 18:50:29
Energy Policy Michigan Next battle over wind energy in Michigan awaits offshore 2009-08-06 18:38:37
General Wisconsin Wind industry downturn hits Alliant 2009-08-06 18:35:51
Tax Breaks & Subsidies Iowa Iowa gov defends his focus on renewable energy 2009-08-06 18:03:05
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Landscape
Oregon Environmentalists oppose Oregon wind farms 2009-08-06 15:12:46
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Texas Defining our scene: Power or beauty? 2009-08-06 15:08:50
Property Values
Impact on Economy
Wisconsin Nuns decide to pass on Ridgeville property; Cite possibility of wind turbines for decision 2009-08-06 13:51:18
- New Mexico New Mexico Citizens Alliance for Responsible Energy and Sustainability 2009-08-06 12:38:55
Zoning/Planning Colorado Planner urges new turbine zoning 2009-08-06 12:10:08
Impact on Views
Impact on Landscape
North Carolina Looser windmill rules defeated 2009-08-06 12:01:21
Zoning/Planning
Noise
Impact on People
Illinois Citizens voice wind turbine concerns 2009-08-06 11:53:43
Impact on People
Noise
Australia / New Zealand Windfarm Research 2009-08-06 11:49:43
General Vermont Wind farm lacks logic 2009-08-06 11:47:36
General Texas Is Texas a wind-power success or failure? 2009-08-06 11:41:08
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
New York What made Cape Vincent great will be gone 2009-08-06 11:37:46
General Illinois Judge Colwell assigned to COG v. DeKalb County wind farm case 2009-08-06 11:28:42
General Europe Mont Saint Michel turbines spark village wars in energy fight 2009-08-06 00:06:15
Tax Breaks & Subsidies
Impact on People
Washington
USA
Cap-and-trade schemes could hurt families and send jobs overseas 2009-08-05 21:52:38
Zoning/Planning Massachusetts Court ruling clears way for wind study 2009-08-05 21:49:54
Impact on People Canada Resident wants answers on health risks of turbines 2009-08-05 16:53:22
Energy Policy Texas Texas wind power: The numbers versus the hype 2009-08-05 16:08:46
General Arizona Major wind project proposed 2009-08-05 15:51:45
General UK Plans for wind farm on the South Downs are axed 2009-08-05 15:38:54
Energy Policy
Zoning/Planning
Wisconsin Wisconsin wind farm siting legislation accounts for neighbors 2009-08-05 15:16:59
Energy Policy North Carolina Wind turbine opponents win the day 2009-08-05 13:20:11
General New York Wind opposition swirling in Perry 2009-08-05 13:16:24
Noise
Impact on People
Michigan MSU, U of M may conduct wind turbine health effects study 2009-08-05 12:16:52
Zoning/Planning Pennsylvania Butler Twp. supervisors move to restrict turbine projects; legal battle may follow 2009-08-05 11:18:57
Noise
Impact on People
North Dakota Rural landscape becoming noisy 2009-08-05 11:15:15
Zoning/Planning Maryland Board votes down wind turbine 2009-08-05 09:22:09
General Australia / New Zealand Developers monitor hearing 2009-08-05 09:09:47
General Colorado CSU's wind farm deal in jeopardy; Money issues could cancel partnership 2009-08-05 07:55:50
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Canada Winds of change rock Wolfe Island 2009-08-05 07:44:13
Zoning/Planning New York Cape ZBA declares wind turbine illegal 2009-08-05 07:39:19
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Washington When it comes to wind turbines and birds, the interests of both can be protected 2009-08-05 07:15:51
General Illinois Agreement reached in wind farm lawsuit, construction may begin in 2011 2009-08-05 00:00:36
Impact on Landscape
Transmission
Australia / New Zealand Landscape reclassification bid opposed 2009-08-04 15:51:10
Energy Policy Colorado
USA
Derailing our best renewable energy solution 2009-08-04 15:47:21
General Colorado CSU says Maxwell Ranch wind farm developer "in default" of contract 2009-08-04 14:00:46
Noise
Impact on People
Canada No sleeping with this noise 2009-08-04 12:47:46
Energy Policy Wisconsin Senate committee approves amended wind energy system siting bill 2009-08-04 11:12:04
Impact on Landscape
Pollution
Impact on People
New York In response to the migration of slag 2009-08-04 10:43:35
General Illinois Winnebago County seeks wind direction 2009-08-04 10:11:20
Noise
Impact on People
Australia / New Zealand Makara residents fuming over noisy wind farm 2009-08-04 10:07:08
Impact on People
Noise
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wind turbine noise concerns prompt investigation 2009-08-04 08:41:35
Energy Policy
Impact on People
North Dakota Regulators can avert prairie fire 2009-08-04 08:39:33
General UK Vestas win court order to evict demonstrators 2009-08-04 08:24:54
General UK Arguments fly over onshore wind farm 2009-08-04 06:51:26
Transmission New York Transmission lines plan requires state approval 2009-08-04 06:41:09
General Maine Group challenges wind permit claiming pressure from state 2009-08-04 06:26:21
Impact on People
Noise
Australia / New Zealand 'Excessive' noise upsets residents 2009-08-04 06:24:36
Tax Breaks & Subsidies Maine Burlington OKs tax break for $130M wind project 2009-08-04 06:19:36
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
USA
New Mexico
Texas
Prairie grouse could hamper wind energy growth 2009-08-03 21:18:50
Energy Policy Wisconsin Lawmakers question renewable energy goals 2009-08-03 17:32:34
General Australia / New Zealand Wind farm plans change; Consultation questioned 2009-08-03 17:27:18
- - Young Ng, Chairman of the Association for Geoconservation 2009-08-03 17:24:36
General Asia CLP gets approval to develop Hong Kong wind farm 2009-08-03 17:18:37
General UK SSE protests as it misses out on wind-farm subsidy 2009-08-03 14:58:55
Impact on People
Noise
Location Wind Turbine Syndrome: living near wind farms may be hazardous to your health 2009-08-03 14:22:30
General UK Wind turbine plans are scrapped 2009-08-03 14:13:57
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
Australia / New Zealand Ballarat farmers demand wind farm lines go underground 2009-08-03 14:10:40
Energy Policy Australia / New Zealand Sanity still blowing in the wind 2009-08-03 13:19:34
General Illinois Schools look for private investment to help fund wind farm 2009-08-03 12:48:34
Energy Policy Wisconsin Court ruling wipes out local wind ordinances 2009-08-03 11:45:39
Property Values
Impact on Landscape
UK Wind farm threat to property prices 2009-08-03 11:33:15
General - Offshore windmills hold clean-energy promise 2009-08-03 11:08:27
General Kansas Kansas chapter of the Sierra Club outrages Kansans 2009-08-03 10:50:14
Impact on People
Noise
USA
UK
Ireland
Is it dangerous to live close to wind turbines? 2009-08-03 09:14:59
General Australia / New Zealand Wind farm change just a sidestep, say residents 2009-08-03 08:07:31
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Birds
Wyoming Sage grouse unlikely focus of Wyoming wind wars 2009-08-03 07:54:51
Impact on Economy Oregon PGE posts lower Q2 results 2009-08-03 06:56:31
Zoning/Planning UK New twist in wind turbine saga 2009-08-02 23:21:21
General New York Steuben wind developers agree to ethical code 2009-08-02 17:43:51
Impact on People
Noise
Minnesota Minnesota PUC seeks comments on wind farm rules 2009-08-02 13:17:41
General Illinois Three separate wind farm efforts planned in Edgar County 2009-08-02 12:31:34
Zoning/Planning Maryland
West Virginia
Two Mineral issues under review 2009-08-02 12:02:30
Energy Policy Canada Love Earth, hate turbines 2009-08-02 11:48:29
Energy Policy Maine UM wind project advances in Senate measure 2009-08-02 11:42:45
Impact on People
Noise
- Revealed: Living near a wind farm could seriously damage your health 2009-08-02 10:39:18
Noise
Impact on People
- Wind power - a cautionary word 2009-08-01 21:53:03
Noise
Impact on People
- Are wind farms a health risk? US scientist identifies 'wind turbine syndrome' 2009-08-01 21:45:57
General UK Wind industry body deals Vestas blow 2009-08-01 20:41:03
General New York
Canada
Talks under way for huge power project 2009-08-01 18:57:16
Impact on People
Zoning/Planning
New York Woman protests turbine 2009-08-01 17:10:14
General - Lower sales push Suzlon into red 2009-08-01 17:04:28
Noise
Impact on People
Minnesota Public comment sought on wind turbine health effects, setbacks 2009-08-01 17:01:10
Impact on People Canada Grand opening opens wounds 2009-08-01 09:15:54
Impact on Economy Texas Sweetwater businesses compete against wind jobs 2009-08-01 08:31:34
Impact on Wildlife
Energy Policy
Washington Wildlife hinders wind farm strategy; Turbines not the obvious "winner" state initially thought 2009-08-01 08:28:24
Impact on Landscape
Impact on People
UK Jonathan Dimbleby's turbine will ruin landscape I love, says woman, 90 2009-08-01 00:50:38
Impact on Landscape
Impact on Views
Australia / New Zealand Cumulative visual impact evidence 2009-08-01 00:38:46
Impact on Landscape Australia / New Zealand A glimpse of the future for Victoria's hilltops 2009-08-01 00:26:51
General Canada Wind turbine interest blows up a storm 2009-07-31 22:48:51
Impact on Wildlife
Impact on Landscape
USA An Ill Wind? Wind power might slow climate change -- but will all those windmills hurt nature? 2009-07-31 20:00:00
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