Documents
NARUC presentation: What obstacles exist concerning siting of wind generation
November 14, 2007
by IWA
NASUCA letter raises cost concerns of smart grid technologies
May 20, 2010
by NASUCA - National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates
The National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), in its letter to President Barack Obama, urges rejection of the request by General Electric, smart grid vendors and other signatories who are seeking to link access to federal programs related to electricity distribution and energy efficiency to smart grid technology access. NASUCA argues smart grid technologies are expensive and evolving and should not be forced on consumers.
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Impact on Economy|
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Below is National Audubon's recently adopted policy pertaining to wind power generation.
National renewable portfolio standard: Smart policy or misguided gesture?
April, 2008
by Robert J. Michaels
This document by Professor Robert J. Michaels and published in Energy Law Journal provides an economist's perspective on a National Renewable Portfolio Standard as considered by the U.S. Government. The synopsis of the document appears below. The full paper can be downloaded by clicking on one of the links below.
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Energy Policy|
USA]
Nature Conservancy of NH comments regarding Coos County wind proposal
March 10, 2009
by Daryl Burtnett
The Nature Conservancy of New Hampshire submitted the below comments to the New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee in response to a proposal pending before the committee. The proposal, known as the Granite Reliable Power (GRP, LLC) Wind Park, seeks to erect thirty-three 3.0MW turbines along the Kelsey, Owlshead, and Dixville peaks located in Coos County, NH. GRP, LLC is owned by Noble Environmental Power.
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Vermont]
Negative electricity prices and the production tax credit
September 14, 2012
by Frank Huntowski, Aaron Patterson, and Michael Schnitzer
This important document prepared by the Northbridge Group explains how the wind production tax credit has distorted the competitive wholesale energy market thus harming the financial of other, reliable generators on the system. The executive summary of the report is provided below. The full report can be accessed by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.
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Tax Breaks & Subsidies|
USA]
NERC Long-term reliability assessment (2007-2016)
September, 2007
by North American Electric Reliability Corporation
North American Electric Reliability Corporation released this assessment of the reliability and adequacy of the bulk power system in North America for the next ten years.
Nevada Supreme Court Order: Wind turbine a nuisance
February 14, 2013
by Supreme Court Justice Jim Hardesty
This unanimous decision by the Nevada Supreme Court could have impacts across the U.S. The Court lays out a clear and convincing explanation for why a personal wind turbine in a residential subdivision should be prohibited. In the order, Justice Jim Hardesty covers noise, property value impacts and the effect on aesthetics including shadow flicker. Excerpts of the order are provided below. The full order can be accessed at the below links.