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One Cape Vincent blogger settles lawsuit; judge pares action against second
May 14, 2013 by Brian Kelly in Watertown Daily News

A judge has dismissed several causes of action in a defamation suit brought by wind farm development supporters against a local blogger, while a second blogger has reached a settlement with the wind supporters.

Cape Vincent's town board, WPEG apply for 99% of intervenor funds
May 11, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily News

The town government hopes to hire several experts - three in conjunction with the Wind Power Ethics Group - to review and critique BP's Cape Vincent Wind Project proposal with intervenor funding made available under Article X.

State says BP failed to meet several requirements for Cape wind project
April 23, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily News

BP Wind Energy has failed to meet several state requirements in its preliminary scoping statement for the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm and used a half-century-old map for its turbine site plan, according to state Department of Public Service staff. "The mapping included in the PSS is seriously out-of-date United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic quadrangles published circa 1958," the department's staff said.

BP to push forward with Cape Vincent wind project, pending possible sale of renewables division
April 18, 2013 by Joanna Richards in Innovation Trail

Earlier this month, energy company BP announced its entire renewables division was up for sale. At a recent public meeting on the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm, a BP official confirmed the company will push ahead with the development anyway, and local leaders vowed to hire experts to help them fight the project.

Cape officials blast BP's scoping statement in letter to state
April 12, 2013 in Watertown Daily News

BP Wind Energy's preliminary scoping statement for the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Project "willfully disregards every concern that our town government has expressed," town officials told the state Public Service Commission in a recent letter.

BP files preliminary scoping statement for Cape wind farm
March 30, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily News

Proposed offshore Long Island wind farm threatens scallop fishery
March 29, 2013 by Michele Hallowell in Fisheries Survival Fund

The construction of wind turbines and other mechanisms associated with NYPA's proposal will inhibit scallopers' ability to continue their operations in the area. Concerns include radar interference and navigational obstacles, as vessels attempt to dodge wind turbines and underwater electrical cables. ...the "fatal flaw analysis" concluded that the proposed lease may generate adverse affects for the regional fishing industry.

Cape Vincent bloggers ask that defamation suit be dismissed
March 22, 2013 by Brian Kelly in Watertown Daily News

State Supreme Court Judge James P. McClusky is expected to decide next month whether a defamation suit against two Cape Vincent bloggers should proceed or be dismissed. Richard C. Wiley Sr., author of a blog at jeffersonleaningleft.blogspot.com, and Kathryn A. Hludzenski, author of pandorasboxofrocks.blogspot.com, were sued in July by several longtime Cape Vincent residents who are proponents of a wind farm development in the town.

Four candidates nominated for CV Wind Farm Article X ad hoc committee
March 8, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily News

"They are all respected members of the community and versed in the application and projects advantages and disadvantages for the townships. Further they have all participated in committee functions at some point in their career and will interact well with the committee," Cape Vincent Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey said.

State justice dismisses suit by wind power developer
March 2, 2013 in Buffalo News

Everpower sued both the Town of Allegany and the Allegany Planning Board, claiming the board's request for a supplemental review of noise impacts, in light of the wind power company's request to use larger turbine blades, was arbitrary.

Cape officials: wind contract holders' comments should be separated
February 21, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily News

Town officials have filed yet another formal complaint to the state Public Service Commission, this time calling attention to BP Wind Energy's "cooperation clauses" in Cape Vincent Wind Farm land leases and good-neighbor agreements. In a recent letter to the PSC, Town Council members argue that many "pro-project comments" submitted by the public to PSC's website were made by leaseholders.

Cape Vincent passes resolution calling for halt on wind farm siting process
February 14, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily News

The Town Council, at a special meeting Wednesday, passed a resolution calling on the state Public Service Commission to halt "any discussion, consideration or determination" regarding wind turbine noise impacts until the effects of infrasound and low frequency noise are properly assessed.

Lyme boards approach decision on wind turbine setbacks, noise limits
February 2, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily News

The setback was reduced by Town Council members, who have the final say, to five times the height of a structure ...Height and other limitations still have to be established, but officials are considering noise limits of 35 decibels at night - from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. - and 50 decibels during the day.

Nonprofits: localities should have say on turbines
January 25, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily Times

Thousand Islands Land Trust's executive director, Jake R. Tibbles, said that while the land trust "supports the concept of renewable energy and strongly advocates energy efficiency and conservation activities," it does not support the siting of large commercial wind turbines.

Residents approve of Hammond plan
January 24, 2013 by Amanda Purcell in Watertown Daily Times

Developed by the residents with help from the St. Lawrence County Planning Office, a local review committee, the town council and village board last summer and fall, the document recommends community improvement projects regarding agriculture, business, governance, housing, industry, infrastructure and land use. Concerns mostly pivoted on the plan's language regarding consultation with wind developers.

Cape Vincent, Lyme representatives question responsiveness of BP officials for wind farm proposal
January 22, 2013 by Gordon Block in Watertown Daily Times

Town representatives echoed a common complaint Tuesday morning as they criticized BP Wind Energy for not answering their questions or providing enough information about its planned wind farm project. The three-hour joint meeting also included questions about the level of resident support for the proposed $300 million, 124-turbine project.

Suspicious salesperson in LeRoy
January 13, 2013 by Alecia Kaus in The Batavian

After a short investigation, Police have determined there are six salespeople canvassing the area for a company called Invenergy. After a check of one of the subjects, Police have determined he has a suspended license and is from the Syracuse area. Police will be escorting him to the McDonalds on Main Street in LeRoy for a ride.

Wind company leaves Hammond; will pursue project in Clayton
January 9, 2013 by Pam McDowell in Thousand Island Sun

Iberdrola Business Development Manager Jenny Briot has stated that her company is canceling 100 projects in the United States, according to leaseholder James Pitcher, who had been in conversations with her regarding the future of wind in Hammond and elsewhere.

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Iberdrola Renewables withdraws from Hammond wind leases
January 8, 2013 in Watertown Daily Times

"We are removing the meteorological towers and no longer developing the project." Mr. Copleman said regulatory uncertainty and the wind energy market were factors in the company's decision. He could not immediately say how many lease holders were affected.

Iberdrola still on the fence about Horse Creek Wind Farm
January 8, 2013 by Jaegun Lee in Watertown Daily Times

"We will see if there are opportunities to take advantage of the tax credit window, consistent with our near-term business plans, and are evaluating our national pipeline to see which projects under development represent the best opportunities to push forward," Mr. Copleman said.

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