Documents
Category:
Wisconsin
Also filed under [
Ordinances]
FAA's ** Notice Of Presumed Hazard** - Brownsville (WI) Wind Turbine
March 16, 2006
by Fred Souchet, Specialist
Initial findings of this study indicated that the structure as described exceeds
obstruction standards and/or would have an adverse physical or electromagnetic
interference effect upon navigable airspace or air navigation facilities.
Pending resolution of the issues described below, the structure is presumed to
be a hazard to air navigation.
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Safety]
Sue Sliwinski took a 9 day, 3000 mile trip visiting 7 wind farms across several states. Here's her report.
Amended Direct Testimony of Kevin L. Zarem, MAI, Before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
June 10, 2005
by Kevin L. Zarem, MAI
Q. Even considering all of those factors or weaknesses, what is your conclusion regarding the impact on residential property values from the proposed project?
A. Under certain circumstances as described in my report, the negative impact may be similar. Also, in significant view loss situations, as described in my report, I would conclude that, within a reasonable degree of professional certainty, land values may be negatively impacted 17% - 20%.
Editor's Note: Mr. Zarem argues that the appropriate methodology for estimating the 'view' impact of industrial wind turbines on property values is 'paired data analysis'- defined in the The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal as: “A quantitative technique used to identify and measure adjustments to the sale prices or rents of comparable properties; to apply this technique, sales or rental data on nearly identical properties are analyzed to isolate a single characteristic’s effect on value or rent.” In the absence of relevant view/turbine data, he derived an alternative paired data analysis for determining view impacts on property values due to wind turbines from Transmission Line view impacts on the prices of single-family residential lots in subdivisions...as...sufficient paired data isolating the effects of view loss due to Transmission Lines exist in the marketplace to reach reasonable conclusions as to market tendencies. This data isolates impacts due to view loss associated with Transmission Lines.
A. Under certain circumstances as described in my report, the negative impact may be similar. Also, in significant view loss situations, as described in my report, I would conclude that, within a reasonable degree of professional certainty, land values may be negatively impacted 17% - 20%.
Editor's Note: Mr. Zarem argues that the appropriate methodology for estimating the 'view' impact of industrial wind turbines on property values is 'paired data analysis'- defined in the The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal as: “A quantitative technique used to identify and measure adjustments to the sale prices or rents of comparable properties; to apply this technique, sales or rental data on nearly identical properties are analyzed to isolate a single characteristic’s effect on value or rent.” In the absence of relevant view/turbine data, he derived an alternative paired data analysis for determining view impacts on property values due to wind turbines from Transmission Line view impacts on the prices of single-family residential lots in subdivisions...as...sufficient paired data isolating the effects of view loss due to Transmission Lines exist in the marketplace to reach reasonable conclusions as to market tendencies. This data isolates impacts due to view loss associated with Transmission Lines.
Also filed under [
Ordinances]
Editor's Note This is essentially a 'how to' guide for wind energy developers based on issues and problems encountered prior to July 2004.
Also filed under [
General|
Zoning/Planning]
Direct Testimony OF John L. Kaspar, Ph.D. Before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
2004
by John L. Kaspar, Ph.D.
My name is John L. or Jack Kaspar. I am an ornithologist by training and
professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Also filed under [
Impact on Birds]
Risk Of Wind Turbine Ice Throw & Required Safety Setbacks, etc
December 31, 2003
by Catharine Lawton
Catharine Lawton's letter to the attorney representing Addison Wind Energy on the developer's failure to represent accurately a number of the dangers associated with icing of the blades of industrial wind turbines.
Siting of New Renewable Resource Electric Generating Facilities
March 19, 2002
by WJohn Stolzenberg, Wisconsin Legislative Council
This Information Memorandum summarizes
state regulations and policies that govern or
affect the siting of the facilities that use
renewable resources to generate electricity for
sale in Wisconsin by electric utilities and
electric cooperatives. The memorandum also
identifies the current amount of electricity
generated in Wisconsin from renewable
resources.
Also filed under [
Impact on Landscape]
Commercial Wind Energy Facility & Wind Access Model Ordinance
January 1, 2002
by Catharine M. Lawton, Sec’y – Plan Commission, Town of Barton
The purpose of this document is to provide a tool for local communities to deal with the emerging issues relating to the siting of commercial wind energy facilities within their boundaries. This document has been prepared by the Town of Barton, Washington County, Wisconsin in conjunction with the Town’s Planner, Patrick J. Meehan of Meehan & Company.
Also filed under [
Zoning/Planning]
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