A study prepared by Clarkson University and Nanos Research paints a picture of what happened as a result of the industrial turbines replace a homes view, from a premium of 10 percent to a negative drop of 15% in values. Clarkson-Nanos found that properties with a view of the western side of Wolfe Island, in and … Continue reading View of Turbines reduces home values by 15%
Disposal Of Wind Turbines A Major Environmental Concern
DISPOSAL OF WIND TURBINES PROVING TO BE A MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN 07/15/2018 Jason Hopkins | Energy Investigator Thousands of aging wind turbines will eventually need to be decommissioned, but the disposal of this “green” technology could prove to be a dirty job for environmental regulators. Besides a host of problems that occur during a wind turbine’s … Continue reading Disposal Of Wind Turbines A Major Environmental Concern
Renewable energy stocks slide as Ontario vows to scrap clean-power projects – to cut electricity prices.
Renewable energy stocks slide as Ontario vows to scrap clean-power projects BRIAN ECKHOUSE | BLOOMBERG NEWS | JULY 13, 2018 Ontario Premier Doug Ford vowed to cancel and wind down more than 750 contracts for renewable power projects, making good on a campaign pledge to revamp the province’s energy policies. Terminating the early-stage projects, which the government … Continue reading Renewable energy stocks slide as Ontario vows to scrap clean-power projects – to cut electricity prices.
Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU
Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU; JUNE 25, 2018 | instituteforenergyresearch.org A study analyzing energy supply in the European Union shows that increasing the level of wind-generated electricity also increases the level of fossil fuel-generated electricity, the opposite outcome suggested by those who argue that renewable energy is necessary to “get … Continue reading Study: Wind Power Increases Dependence on Fossil Fuels in EU
Wind Energy production as fickle as – The wind.
How much energy do wind turbines produce? Every wind turbine has a range of wind speeds, typically around 30 to 55 mph, in which it will produce at its rated, or maximum, capacity. At slower wind speeds, the production falls off dramatically. If the wind speed decreases by half, power production decreases by a factor … Continue reading Wind Energy production as fickle as – The wind.
The Impacts to Ecotourism
What is it that second home owners, vacationers or tourists value about the U.P. or Baraga County in particular? I would think that surveys and polling should be done to determine whether people will continue to vacation or maintain second homes in the area. Before any decision is made that could harm a reliable economic … Continue reading The Impacts to Ecotourism
Retiring worn-out wind turbines could cost billions that nobody has
Retiring worn-out wind turbines could cost billions that nobody has | Energy Central | Source: Valley Morning Star HARLINGEN - This is a story about death and resurrection, and as with all such stories, faith plays its part. And here, as we confront the end days of a wind turbine, our story begins. Deregulating the field … Continue reading Retiring worn-out wind turbines could cost billions that nobody has
Does Wind Energy fit with area’s long-term plan?
Found this presentation. It is geared primarily towards AG and farms. "If goal is for growth of tourism, wind may not be right, " But there is information on surveys done in other Michigan communities. I was not able to determine the survey data numbers are a valid cross section and some of the questions … Continue reading Does Wind Energy fit with area’s long-term plan?
Solar And Wind Really Do Increase Electricity Prices
Apr 25, 2018 | Michael Shellenberger | forbes.com In my last column I discussed an apparent paradox: why, if solar panels and wind turbines are so cheap, do they appear to be making electricity so expensive?< One big reason seems to be their inherently unreliable nature, which requires expensive additions to the electrical grid in the form of … Continue reading Solar And Wind Really Do Increase Electricity Prices
Windfarms have no monetary effect on the local school district general fund.
From the University of Michigan Windfarms have no monetary effect on the local school district general fund. - Michigan schools receive a per-pupil foundation allowance. (For most of the schools we interviewed, the current allowance is $7,511). - The allowance is first comprised of funds from local property taxes and then supplemented with state funds. … Continue reading Windfarms have no monetary effect on the local school district general fund.
Save The Huron Mountains 