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KWI’s co-manager giving marching orders to Pine duBois, Mark Beaton
June 19, 2013 by Bradford Randall in Kingston Journal
June 19, 2013 by Bradford Randall in Kingston Journal
In the email, Ruiz responds to a Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (CEC) flicker study which found that some residences in Kingston receive over 80 hours of shadow flicker annually.
"Mark [Beaton] and Pine [duBois] please spread the word [the CEC's flicker study] is largely nonsense," Ruiz writes in the scathing email.
San Diego County Supervisors sued over flawed Wind Energy Ordinance
June 18, 2013 by Donna Tisdale in The Protect Our Communities Foundation (POC) & Backcountry against dumps (BAD)
June 18, 2013 by Donna Tisdale in The Protect Our Communities Foundation (POC) & Backcountry against dumps (BAD)
San Diego County Supervisors are being sued over their May 15th approval of the technically and legally flawed Wind Energy Ordinance & Plan Amendment-that benefits wealthy industrial wind and solar developers, San Diego Gas & Electric, Sempra, and absentee land-owners at the expense of rural east county residents and valued resources.
Fairhaven sends written order to turn turbines off overnight, asks for funds
June 18, 2013 by Ariel Wittenberg in South Coast Today
June 18, 2013 by Ariel Wittenberg in South Coast Today
Fairhaven Wind developer Gordon Deane announced his intention Monday to recover from the town the lost profits of the two turbines the Fairhaven Board of Health ordered shut down overnight.
His announcement was in reaction to news earlier Monday that the Board of Health had issued a written order to shut down the turbines at night.
"On Vinalhaven, on Nantucket, in the Pacific Northwest - all across the country as green energy gains traction - reactions to wind projects are elucidating larger American values. If Vinalhaven is any example, American individualism may struggle to find a place in the new green economy."
A six-turbine expansion to the wind farm at Waterloo in the Clare Valley has been approved.
The Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council's development assessment panel met on Friday to make a decision on Energy Australia's proposal.
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Fairhaven wants turbine developer to help pay for sound engineer
June 17, 2013 by Ariel Wittenberg in South Coast Today
June 17, 2013 by Ariel Wittenberg in South Coast Today
"Continued operation of the wind turbines ... in excess of the limit set forth in the DEP noise regulations, during the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., constitutes a nuisance which is injurious to the public health," the order reads. The board also "hereby orders that the turbines not operate from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. until such time that the order is removed by the Board of Health."
Siemens will shut solar unit on $1 billion loss in two years
June 17, 2013 by Alex Webb in Bloomberg News
June 17, 2013 by Alex Webb in Bloomberg News
The company paid $418 million to acquire Beit Shemesh, Israel-based Solel Solar Systems in 2009 as Loescher sought to replicate Siemens' successful expansion into wind-power and win more revenue from its so-called green portfolio. The division was put up for sale in October as prices for solar technology offerings declined because of a supply glut and weak demand.
Runway extension could affect wind farm plans
June 17, 2013 by Steve Clark in The Brownsville Herald
June 17, 2013 by Steve Clark in The Brownsville Herald
The project could meet an obstacle in the form of Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport's plans to extend its runway ...A longer runway would mean planes on approach would fly lower farther away from the airport, which could preclude construction of towering wind turbines.
InfraVest also stepped up security by having dozens of security guards on site at all time, where they trail, film, question and prevent visitors, residents and students from going to the beach and embankment and approaching the construction site. Their behavior is illegal, as they have no law enforcement authority.
Australian politics Abbott business advisor threatens to sue farmer if windfarm does him harm
June 16, 2013 by Lenore Taylor in The Guardian
June 16, 2013 by Lenore Taylor in The Guardian
The letter, from law firm Piper Alderman on behalf of Newman and the other landholders, states, "Our clients wish to inform you...that they consider that the proposed wind farms, if erected, are likely to constitute a common law nuisance, and therefore an infringement of their rights as neighbouring landowners to have their reasonable enjoyment of their land not disrupted by the wind farm on your land.
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Kingston flicker study shows locations get more than 30 hours a year
June 14, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
June 14, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
The results of the analysis come as no surprise to residents who have documented the flicker effect in their homes ...They have said all along the estimated 30 hours of flicker a year that was anticipated was grossly inadequate. ...188 properties are expected to receive greater than 10 flicker hours per year; 54 are expected to receive greater than 30 flicker hours per year.
Kingston Wind Independence agrees to wind turbine testing
June 14, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
June 14, 2013 by Kathryn Gallerani in Wicked Local Kingston
Kingston Wind Independence co-owner and manager Kially Ruiz said that while there is still disagreement over the methodology, the monitoring will go forward as soon as MassDEP is ready to begin compliance testing.
Wind energy may be harmful to your health
June 13, 2013 by Patricia Resende in Boston Business Journal
June 13, 2013 by Patricia Resende in Boston Business Journal
According to the Wind Wise, industrial wind turbines can be harmful to people's health. Well, at least for those who live near the turbines. ...the wind industry is blowing hard and fast, and there may be a lot of stressful and sleep deprived neighbors as a result.
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Linda Holt, of Scotland Against Spin, hit out at a plan to get local pupils to name 21 wind turbines at the Baillie wind farm.
"I feel very strongly that children should not be used in what is a propaganda war. They should not be involved," she said.
Clifton planners: No public comment during wind farm meeting
June 13, 2013 by Nok-Noi Ricker in Bangor Daily News
June 13, 2013 by Nok-Noi Ricker in Bangor Daily News
A Superior Court judge has ordered town planners to reconsider two items - tower heights and sound levels - from its October 2011 approval of Pisgah Mountain wind farm, and the local panel decided Wednesday not to allow public comment during the remand process.
"It was considered that the repair costs and ongoing maintenance issues meant that it was no longer viable and sustainable to keep the turbine.
"However, the council remains committed to sustainable technology, and continues to look at options for the future."
Richmond County and Scotian Windfields have reached a settlement which will allow a plan to build a wind turbine on Isle Madame to go forward.
The project has been in the works for five years, but the county and the company were in a dispute over rezoning for the turbine.
Wind Wise Massachusetts: Wind turbines adversely affect health, new studies show
June 12, 2013 by Wind Wise Massachusetts
June 12, 2013 by Wind Wise Massachusetts
In The Journal of Laryngology and Otology, the authors reported in March that "there is ample evidence of symptoms arising in individuals exposed to wind turbine noise."
"...there is an increasing body of evidence suggesting that infrasound and low frequency noise (caused by the wind turbines) have physiological effects on the ear."
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The DEP had concerns that the proposed 275-foot wind turbine might exceed sound limit guidelines during the winter. So, the agency recommended three possible actions be taken: The applicant could withdraw its proposal without prejudice; recommend the Zoning Board of Appeals deny the requested special permit for the project; or Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC could implement mitigation measures.
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Applause broke out the Fairhaven Town Hall, after the Board of Health voted to shut down the Fairhaven wind turbines from 7 at night until 7 every morning, effective immediately.
The Health Department received over 400 complaints.