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This brochure provides a quick, but informative, summary of the key issues pertaining to wind energy development in Virginia and the Appalachian region. The document can serve as a start point for others preparing similar information materials for their community. Click on the link(s) at the bottom of this page to view the final layout including photos.
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Impact on Wildlife|
Impact on Landscape]
Evaluating the Costs and Benefits of Wind Energy Development in the Mountains of Virginia
October 17, 2006
by Rick Webb, Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia
Rick Webb's presentation on October 17 at the Energy Virginia conference provides a thought provoking analysis of the costs and benefits of industrial wind energy.
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Technology|
Impact on Wildlife|
Impact on Bats|
Impact on Landscape|
Pollution|
Zoning/Planning]
Direct Testimony of Charles Simmons to the Virginia State Commission on behalf of Highland Citizens
September 1, 2006
by Charles Simmons
Q. Please state your name and position.
A. My name is Charles Simmons and I have been retained to provide assistance to Highland Citizens in regard to the application of Highland New Wind Development, LLC to construct a wind generation facility in Highland County.
Editor's Note:This testimony provides an excellent description of how a grid works- particularly the role of 'economic dispatch' and 'spinning reserves'. It also addresses the methodology for estimating emissions savings and numerous other topics of interest.
A. My name is Charles Simmons and I have been retained to provide assistance to Highland Citizens in regard to the application of Highland New Wind Development, LLC to construct a wind generation facility in Highland County.
Editor's Note:This testimony provides an excellent description of how a grid works- particularly the role of 'economic dispatch' and 'spinning reserves'. It also addresses the methodology for estimating emissions savings and numerous other topics of interest.
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General|
Technology|
Impact on Wildlife|
Impact on Landscape|
Impact on Views|
Impact on Economy|
Tax Breaks & Subsidies]
'Green Energy' has place in Virginia, study says
November 25, 2005
by Anne Adams, Staff Writer, Recorder Publishing of Va., Inc
A Virginia Tech research
center has concluded that more study
is needed to determine a prudent plan for using
so-called “green energy” in Virginia.
A study was commissioned by Virginia
Commission for Electric Utility Restructuring
as the result of a series of meetings last year
among renewable energy industry officials,
lawmakers, state agencies, and environmental
groups.
This flow chart, that accompanied Anne Adams' 'news' item 'Putting the Spin on Wind' (11/18/05) represents an initial effort to show the
interconnections/collusion between the different entities working to promote
wind development in Virginia.