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He warns of an energy crisis and the shortcomings of alternative fuels in talk at Cal Poly; some in the audience wanted more on how to avoid maximum oil usage
Columbia closer to signing deal on wind power
August 6, 2006 by Associated Press in Kansas City Star
August 6, 2006 by Associated Press in Kansas City Star
COLUMBIA, Mo. - City officials are expected to take steps this week that could eventually bring wind power energy to Columbia by 2008, the first such wind energy project in the state.
Environmental community split over wind farm
May 9, 2006 by Asher Price in Austin American-Statesman
May 9, 2006 by Asher Price in Austin American-Statesman
Some want renewable energy fast; others want to slow down to check on birds.
Renewables could meet half Vt.'s power needs
August 18, 2006 by David Gram Associated Press in Times Argus
August 18, 2006 by David Gram Associated Press in Times Argus
HINESBURG — Vermont could get half its electric power from renewable sources within 10 years, including 20 percent from wind, if it gets busy developing the resources now, says a new report.
The report by the Vermont Public Interest Research Group, issued Thursday in the front yard of a company that makes testing equipment for potential wind power sites, comes against the backdrop of a debate over energy policy that has grown increasingly heated and increasingly political this election season.
A submission to list the orange-bellied parrot as critically endangered, could put an end to wind farms in Tasmania, South Australia and Victoria.
Philip Bowman, the new chief executive of ScottishPower, yesterday attacked the planning constraints that slow the growth of renewable energy in the UK and he urged the government to stump up greater investment for renewable technology.
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Energy Policy|
UK]
Planners to decide if wind meets county goals
March 30, 2006 by Anne Adams, Staff Writer in The Recorder
March 30, 2006 by Anne Adams, Staff Writer in The Recorder
MONTEREY— Yet another decision awaits county officials about Highland New Wind Development’s plan to erect a 39-megawatt wind plant atop Allegheny Mountain.
The people of Te Anga and Marakopa happily meet the cost of travelling long distances from their isolated settlements for shopping, entertainment and medical attention.
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General|
Australia / New Zealand]
World's eyes will be on Waterloo as wind turbines go on trial
February 9, 2013 by Graham Lloyd in The Australian
February 9, 2013 by Graham Lloyd in The Australian
In the face of mounting international evidence and continued industry denials, Waterloo will become the test site for a noise-monitoring program which may reverberate around the world.
Over two months, SA's Environmental Protection Authority will continuously measure the lowest frequency noises from the Waterloo turbines. It will use its powers to force the wind company to co-operate by turning wind turbines on and off so there can be no dispute about background noise.
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Impact on People|
Australia / New Zealand]
Speaking after the vote, Peter Ogden, director of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural Wales, said: "The voice of the people has been heard, it's as simple as that. ...
"There's got to be a resounding 'no' against the principles of this sort of development in rural areas."
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Energy Policy|
UK]
3 face June trial in Wyoming wind farm fraud case
April 5, 2013 by Associated Press in Bismarck Tribune
April 5, 2013 by Associated Press in Bismarck Tribune
The indictment alleges they hired phone solicitors to make cold calls to investors, telling them that the wind farms were being constructed jointly by private investors and the U.S. government. The indictment lists victims only by their initials, stating that many of them mailed in checks for $25,000 or more. Prosecutors have declined to identify victims.
More than 65 people attended a public meeting about plans for a windfarm in Pica.
Wind Prospect Limited wants to erect five 81-metre turbines on land at Fairfield Farm.
Villagers from Pica and Distington oppose the windfarm because of noise and the effect on the landscape.
A Mere Breeze: Era of fast growth ends for wind energy in Europe
February 8, 2013 by Joel Stonington in Spiegel Online
February 8, 2013 by Joel Stonington in Spiegel Online
The debt crisis is finally catching up with wind energy, once a fast-growing sector in Europe. After more than a decade of double-digit growth, austerity, rapidly changing energy policies and skittish investors are putting a damper on the industry.
Activists want N.S. to yank approval for wind farm plan
April 9, 2013 by Joann Alberstat in Chronicle Herald
April 9, 2013 by Joann Alberstat in Chronicle Herald
The energy minister should withdraw his approval of a Halifax County wind farm because the project doesn't have enough local support, says a Terence Bay group.
The Friends of River Road was formed last summer in opposition to a six-megawatt wind farm Chebucto Terence Bay Wind Field Inc. proposed in partnership with Renewable Energy Services Ltd.
ACW representatives review wind project report
January 3, 2007 by Sara Bender in The Goderich Signal-Star
January 3, 2007 by Sara Bender in The Goderich Signal-Star
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township Reeve Ben Van Diepenbeek believes council is satisfied with the Environmental Screening Report (ESR) for the Kingsbridge II Wind Power Project.
About 15 township residents and 15 representatives from EPCOR, including Paul McMillan, senior vice president of Ontario, and Michael Smith, manager of policy and programs environment, as well as Stantec Consulting Ltd., filled the council chambers on Dec. 19 to hear the review of the ESR.
Aberavon Am Brian Gibbons has joined the chorus of disapproval against plans to bring the UK’s tallest wind turbines to the Afan Valley. Gamesa Energy UK wants to put 14 turbines there.
With a 120-metre tower and a 64-metre blade, the structures would stand well over four times the height of Swansea’s big wheel.
The planned development consists of four turbines in Glyncorrwg and a further 10 on the Gelli mountain near Croeserw.
Dr Gibbons joins opponents including Aberavon MP Hywel Francis who has already spoken out against the proposals.
The UK is not as windy as the British government thought. The country’s first generation of wind farms are delivering less power than predicted, according to an analysis of official data on their output. The finding dents government hopes that wind turbines could generate up to a fifth of the UK’s energy by 2020.
ARC wins Dennis turbine battle; Judge finds regional OKH Commission exceeded authority
February 26, 2013 by Nicole Muller in The Register
February 26, 2013 by Nicole Muller in The Register
In a 26-page ruling released Feb. 25, Orleans District Court Judge Brian Merrick finds in favor of Aquacultural Research Corporation in its fight to build a 242-foot wind turbine off Chapin Beach Road in Dennis.
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General|
Massachusetts]
The Windy City earned the nickname from blowhard politicians, not its weather conditions, but the winds that blow across the vast expanses of farmland throughout Illinois may soon help power the energy-hungry Chicago area.
A Texas company will formally present a $500 million wind power project at a Tuesday hearing in Bloomington of the McLean County Zoning Board, the latest step in a process that began more than three years ago. The result -- in terms of energy produced -- would be the country's largest land-based wind farm.
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Technology|
Illinois]
Arkansas Legislature rejects renewable power mandate
April 4, 2013 by Alyssa Carducci in The Heartland
April 4, 2013 by Alyssa Carducci in The Heartland
Observing that energy costs are a key factor encouraging or stifling economic growth, Taylor presented economic data showing renewable power is substantially more expensive than conventional power. Taylor also presented U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projections indicating renewable power will be substantially more expensive than conventional power for at least the next several decades.
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Tax Breaks & Subsidies|
Arkansas]