www.windaction.orgfacts, analysis, exposure of wind energy's real impactsWindactionhttp://www.windaction.org/articles/c48+52?theme=atomXarayar2006-06-12T02:16:27ZResidents air health concerns at wind siting hearing.211782009-05-12T00:09:43Z2009-05-12T00:09:43ZSeveral Wisconsin residents living near wind turbines or in areas where wind farms are proposed testified against the statewide wind siting bill Tuesday at the Capitol. They cited ill health effects.
"Everyone here has talked about all about jobs and money," said Brownsville resident Gerry Meyer. "What about our health?"
Rahall, Others Aim to Change His Energy Bill.99432007-06-05T11:35:14Z2007-06-05T11:35:14ZRahall's spokeswoman, Allyson Groff, said last week that committee staff already were working on the points of greatest contention - especially the wind provisions. The bill as introduced "was a proposal," she said. "Nothing was set in stone. He wanted to be able to work with the Republicans on this."Strong Wind Uncovers Weaknesses - Wind energy installations grew at a record pace in 2005. With the extension of production tax credits, the wind industry is in a boom cycle. However, challenges still buffet the industry..38752006-05-01T00:00:00Z2006-05-01T00:00:00ZTo continue its rapid growth, wind energy must overcome some major hurdles in the next few years. Market development in the United States is strongly dependent on the federal PTCs, which for now must be periodically renewed by Congress. Wind Power Facility Siting Case Studies: Community Response.1062005-06-01T04:00:00Z2005-06-01T04:00:00ZBBC Research & Consulting's 2005 report for the National Wind Coordinating Committee that studies 9 wind plant sitings in an effort to identify circumstances that distinguish welcomed projects from projects that were not accepted by communities.