ROBERT BRYCE June 6, 2016 It takes enormous amounts of taxpayer cash to make wind energy seem affordable. Last month, during its annual conference, the American Wind Energy Association issued a press release trumpeting the growth of wind-energy capacity. It quoted the association’s CEO, Tom Kiernan, who declared that the wind business is “an American … Continue reading The 176 billion dollars in free government money for wind turbines.
Electricity Prices Soaring In Top Wind Power States
2014 James Taylor , CONTRIBUTOR The wind power industry claims switching from conventional power to wind power will save consumers money and spur the economy. However, data from the top 10 wind power states show just the opposite. From 2008-2013 electricity prices rose an average of 20.7 percent in the top 10 wind power states, which is … Continue reading Electricity Prices Soaring In Top Wind Power States
Drone view of the Arvon Slate Quarry
May 4th 2017. A drone video shot at the Arvon Slate Quarry. Though located in Arvon Township and not in immediate danger of destruction from the current wind project. This historic site would be affected by the change in the area. with turbines located nearby. It is worth reading the fascinating history of this Quarry, … Continue reading Drone view of the Arvon Slate Quarry
Frank Keating Wind Turbines “Big Mistake” 60 Sec Ad Video
Former Oklahoma Governor, Frank Keating admitted they made a mistake -potentially a billion dollar mistake.
Apex won’t keep its word to create local jobs
Apex won’t keep its word to create local jobs Watertown Daily Times | MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2018 You would think if a big renewable energy company, like Apex Clean Energy, Charlottesville, Va., would be honest in its statements about permanent job creation. In a May 17, 2017, article, the Watertown Daily Times reported that Apex … Continue reading Apex won’t keep its word to create local jobs
Cheap price for the sale of our wilderness heritage.
One of the slides presenting research done by Burt Mason of the Friends of the Huron Mountains for the April. meeting, showing the ridiculously cheap price the county would receive for the sale of our wilderness heritage over the life of the "Summit Lake" wind farm.
Wind turbines have reduced property values, court says
An Ontario court says that landowners near a proposed wind farm have suffered diminished property values. April 23, 2013 | John Spears | The Star An Ontario court says that landowners near a proposed wind farm have suffered diminished property values. A lawyer for the landowners says the decision will clear the way for more … Continue reading Wind turbines have reduced property values, court says
Minnesota is blowing billions on wind power – Video
Minnesota is blowing billions on wind power—not to mention billions more from taxpayers across the country. The state began erecting wind turbines to lower electric bills and CO2 emissions. But the result is HIGHER electricity rates and dubious CO2 reductions. When it comes to energy, Minnesota is blowing it! via MN Blows Billions! - YouTube
Main impact wind farm development has on local a economy relates to tourism.
2002 TOURISM The main adverse impact that wind farm development is likely to have on the economy of an area relates to tourism. If wind farms threaten to destroy jobs in the tourist industry, they create few if any compensating jobs elsewhere. A typical turbine requires less than one day's maintenance per year - A … Continue reading Main impact wind farm development has on local a economy relates to tourism.
Wind power is an attack on rural America
Wind power is an attack on rural America By ROBERT BRYCE FEB 27, 2017 | 4:00 AM Urban voters may like the idea of using more wind and solar energy, but the push for large-scale renewables is creating land-use conflicts in rural regions from Maryland to California and Ontario to Loch Ness. Since 2015, more … Continue reading Wind power is an attack on rural America