Vermont utilities could lose millions of dollars in energy credits http://vtdigger.org/2014/10/20/legislature-expected-set-renewable-energy-standards/

GMP fined for Lowell noise 
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/10/18/gmp-fined-for-lowell-noise/

7867 ORDER RE: REMAND FROM VERMONT SUPREME COURT
http://psb.vermont.gov/sites/psb/files/orders/2014/2014-10/7867%20ORDreRemandFromVermontSupremeCourt.pdf

Sheffield BCA rejects turbine neighbor's tax appeal
http://www.windaction.org/posts/41385-sheffield-bca-rejects-turbine-neighbor-s-tax-appeal#.VDU2X7fD8_w

How loud is too loud?
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/10/08/how-loud-is-too-loud/

Sounds you can't hear can still hurt your ears
http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2014/09/sounds-you-cant-hear-can-still-hurt-your-ears

Low-frequency sound affects active micromechanics in the human inner ear
http://www.windaction.org/posts/41330-low-frequency-sound-affects-active-micromechanics-in-the-human-inner-ear#.VC1V_7fD-Hs

Living close to wind farms could cause hearing damage http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/11131544/Living-close-to-wind-farms-could-cause-hearing-damage.html

Bats lured to deaths at wind farms ‘because they think turbines are trees’
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/11128511/Bats-lured-to-deaths-at-wind-farms-because-they-think-turbines-are-trees.html

Behavior of bats at wind turbines
http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2014/09/24/1406672111

Seneca Mountain Wind pulls the plug
http://vtdigger.org/2014/09/28/seneca-mountain-wind-pulls-plug/

Commentary: A Moral Response to Climate Change
http://energizevermont.org/2014/09/a-moral-response-to-climate-change/

FTC asked to consider GMP's renewable claims
http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_26540060/ftc-asked-consider-gmp-s-renewable-claims

Why the wind PTC should remain expired
http://www.windaction.org/posts/41203-why-the-wind-ptc-should-remain-expired#.VBLwO7fD-Hs

Lawmakers clash over transparency at wildlife agency
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/217285-lawmakers-clash-over-transparency-at-wildlife-agency

Auditor urges PSB to make transcripts more affordable
http://vtdigger.org/2014/09/08/auditor-urges-psb-make-transcripts-affordable/

What happened to that national high voltage transmission system?
Clean Line, others still pioneering lines for remote renewables http://www.utilitydive.com/news/what-happened-to-that-national-high-voltage-transmission-system/303647/

Therriens appeal value of property next to wind farm 
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/09/05/therriens-appeal-value-of-property-next-to-wind-farm/

Big Wind's Last Gasp
http://www.windaction.org/posts/41140-big-wind-s-last-gasp#.VAhG8rd0yHs

Green Mountain Power, NRG Energy form energy partnership
http://www.benningtonbanner.com/region/ci_26455606/green-mountain-power-nrg-energy-form-energy-partnership

Montpelier’s 90 percent solution | From the Editor
http://www.gmoutlook.com/news/2014/aug/26/montpeliers-90-percent-solution-editor/?blogs

NVDA report: big wind Is wrong strategy to curb emissions
http://www.windaction.org/posts/41080-nvda-report-big-wind-is-wrong-strategy-to-curb-emissions#.U_kGvLd0yHs

John McClaughry: End life support for Big Wind
https://vtdigger.org/2014/08/19/john-mcclaughry-end-life-support-big-wind/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=john-mcclaughry-end-life-support-big-wind

Kingdom Community Wind meets noise standards, Green Mountain Power officials say
http://vtdigger.org/2014/08/18/kingdom-community-wind-meets-noise-standards-green-mountain-power-officials-say/

Emerging Solar Plants Scorch Birds in Mid-Air
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/emerging-solar-plants-scorch-birds-mid-air-25017031

Ruling forces Vermont to share cost of adding regional transmission http://www.reformer.com/state/ci_26343055/ruling-forces-vermont-share-cost-adding-regional-transmission

Federal court backs key electric grid policy
http://washingtonexaminer.com/federal-court-backs-key-electric-grid-policy/article/2552064

Special Report: Wind’s role in Vermont’s energy future
http://vtdigger.org/2014/08/10/special-report-winds-role-vermonts-energy-future/

Protesters speak out against wind turbines
http://www.timesargus.com/article/20140730/THISJUSTIN/707309935

State explores changes in threshold for noise from wind projects
https://vtdigger.org/2014/07/29/state-explores-changes-theshold-noise-wind-projects/

VICTORY!

Renewable power company drops Vermont project bid
http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/burlington/renewable-power-company-drops-vermont-project-bid/27160346#!bmVry1

Seneca Kills Wind Project
http://digital.vpr.net/post/seneca-kills-wind-project

Conservancy: USFWS guilty of violating Bald Eagle Act
Obama administration to let wind developers kill protected wildlife for decades for economic purposes
http://www.lakelandtimes.com/main.asp?SectionID=9&SubSectionID=9&ArticleID=21469 

Wind and solar power are even more expensive than is commonly thought
http://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21608646-wind-and-solar-power-are-even-more-expensive-commonly-thought-sun-wind-and

Deerfield Wind Project Opponents Have Their Day In Court
http://digital.vpr.net/post/deerfield-wind-project-opponents-have-their-day-court

Environmentalists challenge Deerfield Wind in federal court
http://vtdigger.org/2014/07/23/deerfield-wind-challenge-heard-federal-court/

Windmill project to be argued in court this week
http://www.dvalnews.com/view/full_story_obits/25457383/article-Windmill-project-to-be-argued-in-court-this-week?instance=home_news_left

Mark Whitworth: Vermont’s Rumsfeld Strategy
http://energizevermont.org/2014/07/mark-whitworth-vermonts-rumsfeld-strategy/

Obama admin approves first eagle-kill permit for wind farm
http://www.windaction.org/posts/40713-obama-admin-approves-first-eagle-kill-permit-for-wind-farm#.U61ykFTD8_w

How’s that for irony: Well-funded lobbyists ‘taking on big money in politics’ http://watchdog.org/156089/big-money-vpirg/

Energy issues matter to Vermonters, two polls show
http://vtdigger.org/2014/06/24/energy-issues-matter-vermonters-two-polls-show/

Boost for Northern Pass partners?
http://www.windaction.org/posts/40690-boost-for-northern-pass-partners#.U6qxoVTD8_w

Conservation group slams 'secret' work between governors, utilities
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20140625/NEWS06/140629473

Lawsuit: Extending eagle death permits illegal
http://theadvocate.com/home/9502096-125/lawsuit-extending-eagle-death-permits

Nelsons release $1.3 million settlement agreement with GMP over Lowell wind farm dispute
http://vermontbiz.com/news/june/nelsons-release-13-million-settlement-agreement-gmp-over-lowell-wind-farm-dispute?utm_source=VBM+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=f05d5258ae-Enews_6_16_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_85838110bc-f05d5258ae-286295925

U.S. annual capacity factors by project and state (2011-2013)
http://www.windaction.org/posts/40618-u-s-annual-capacity-factors-by-project-and-state-2011-2013#.U5wv1VTD8_w

Tom Dunn VELCO: Reliability, solar, wind and Vermont as New England's electric corridor
http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/june/tom-dunn-velco-reliability-solar-wind-and-vermont-new-englands-electric-corridor?utm_source=VBM+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=31df332180-E_Enews_6_12_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_85838110bc-31df332180-285534549

Whitworth: Vermont blames the victims
http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/june/whitworth-vermont-blames-victims

Special Report: Vermont smack in the middle of crucial electricity supply and demand
http://vtdigger.org/2014/06/08/special-report-vermont-smack-middle-crucial-electricity-supply-demand/

Lowell: wind opponents slam noise monitoring plans 
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/06/03/lowell-wind-opponents-slam-noise-monitoring-plans/

US wind 'shakeout' looms: execs
http://www.windaction.org/posts/40566-us-wind-shakeout-looms-execs#.U4iAJFTD8_w

Spanish wind company Iberdrola pulls out of Newfound area project http://www.unionleader.com/article/20140527/NEWS05/140529161

Negotiators agree on NH wind farm criteria and divestiture http://www.unionleader.com/article/20140527/NEWS0621/140529162

Windham Wind Developers Report Preliminary Findings
http://digital.vpr.net/post/windham-wind-developers-report-preliminary-findings

Environmental advocacy groups respond to wind developer’s withdrawal of interconnection request
http://vtdigger.org/2014/05/27/environmental-advocacy-groups-respond-wind-developers-withdrawal-interconnection-request/

Northeast Kingdom Wind Project On Hold Due To Grid Constraints
http://digital.vpr.net/post/northeast-kingdom-wind-project-hold-due-grid-constraints

Seneca Mountain Wind project on hold as developer pulls application
http://vtdigger.org/2014/05/23/seneca-mountain-wind-project-hold-developer-pulls-application/

Seneca Mtn wind project in #NEK #VT on hold because of transmission grid constraints, upgrades would cost developer $86m. #VPRNews

American Bird Conservancy to Take Legal Action Over FWS 30-Year Eagle Kill Rule
http://www.surfbirds.com/community-blogs/blog/2014/05/22/american-bird-conservancy-to-take-legal-action-over-fws-30-year-eagle-kill-rule/
Ben Luce: Vermont’s REC shell game
http://vtdigger.org/2014/05/21/ben-luce-vermonts-rec-shell-game/

Electricity supplier won’t buy Vermont renewable energy credits
http://vtdigger.org/2014/05/19/electricity-supplier-wont-buy-vermont-renewable-energy-credits/

TDI files first permit application for 154-mile electric transmission line through Vermont
http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/may/tdi-files-first-permit-application-154-mile-electric-transmission-line-through-vermont

Matt Parisi of Georgia Mountain speaks to the Vermont Public Service Board
http://www.windaction.org/posts/40470-matt-parisi-of-georgia-mountain-speaks-to-the-vermont-public-service-board#.U3n6RFTD8_w

Maine board sets stage for rejection of $100 million wind project
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Maine_environmental_board_sets_stage_for_rejection_of_Downeast_wind_power_proposal_.html?pagenum=full

Wildlife Advocates to Sue Over Bald Eagle Death Permits
http://www.latinpost.com/articles/11632/20140502/wildlife-advocates-to-sue-over-bald-eagle-death-permits.htm

Bird conservation group challenges feds over wind farm eagle deaths
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/02/bird-conservation-group-challenges-feds-over-wind-farm-eagle-deaths/

Group plans lawsuit against Interior rule that 'gambles recklessly' with eagles http://www.windaction.org/posts/40367-group-plans-lawsuit-against-interior-rule-that-gambles-recklessly-with-eagles#.U2I3rFTD8_w 

Four dead after plane strikes wind turbine 
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/04/29/four-dead-after-plane-strikes-wind-turbine/

Wind turbine movement can generate lightning
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/04/140423094749.htm

Renewable energy group backs Vermont as transmission corridor http://vtdigger.org/2014/04/22/renewable-energy-group-backs-vermont-transmission-corridor/

Public forum on wind development in rural communities May 8th at Moretown Town Hall
http://vtdigger.org/2014/04/22/public-forum-wind-development-rural-communities-may-8th-moretown-town-hall/ 

Wind Industry Produces Little Energy, Lots Of Hot Air
http://news.investors.com/ibd-editorials/042214-697939-wind-industry-in-trouble-despite-massive-subsidies.htm

Future uncertain for wind industry tax credits; Report: ‘declining political appetite for wind PTC’
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/04/18/future-uncertain-for-wind-industry-tax-credits-report-declining-political-appetite-for-wind-ptc/

Utility buys out Vermont wind turbine neighbors 
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/04/14/utility-buys-out-vermont-wind-turbine-neighbors/

Energize Vermont names Mark Whitworth executive director
http://vtdigger.org/2014/04/03/energize-vermont-names-mark-whitworth-executive-director/

Senate committee approves two-year PTC extension
http://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1288868/senate-committee-approves-two-year-ptc-extenstion

Three more letters on the Aust. Med. Assoc. position statement
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/03/24/three-more-letters-on-the-aust-med-assoc-position-statement/

Outdoors: March is for lynx, martens and bears (oh, my!)
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/03/24/outdoors-march-is-for-lynx-martens-and-bears-oh-my/ 

Special Investigation: Toxic wind turbines
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/03/23/special-investigation-toxic-wind-turbines/

Lowell Wind monitoring: PSB wants clearer reports
http://www.windaction.org/posts/40133-lowell-wind-monitoring-psb-wants-clearer-reports#.Uy3Z-VTD8_w

CLF seeks more details on plans to conduct more Canadian hydropower through Vermont
http://vtdigger.org/2014/03/21/clf-seeks-details-plans-conduct-canadian-hydropower-vermont/ 

Lawmakers spar over extending tax breaks for wind energy producers
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/03/22/lawmakers-spar-over-extending-tax-breaks-for-wind-energy-producers/

Senate kills bill giving towns more input in siting solar projects
http://vtdigger.org/2014/03/20/senate-kills-bill-giving-towns-input-siting-solar-projects/

ANR wants more resources to handle increase in renewable energy projects
http://vtdigger.org/2014/03/20/anr-wants-resources-handle-increase-renewable-energy-projects/

Intentional bias behind AMA position statement?  
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2014/03/19/intentional-bias-behind-ama-position-statement/

Legislators weigh renewable energy goals against towns’ input for siting energy projects
http://vtdigger.org/2014/03/18/legislators-weigh-renewable-energy-goals-towns-input-siting-energy-projects/ 

Court Hears Challenge To Seneca Mountain Wind Permit
http://digital.vpr.net/post/court-hears-challenge-seneca-mountain-wind-permit

Wind moratorium amendment on net metering bill fails
http://vtdigger.org/2014/03/14/wind-moratorium-amendment-net-metering-bill-fails/

CANCELLED

RESCHEDULED FOR THE 20TH

Grafton gets two new Selectboard members
http://www.reformer.com/food/ci_25276952/grafton-gets-two-new-selectboard-members

Lowell backs wind project again
http://rutlandherald.com/article/20140305/NEWS03/703059883

Lowell to reconsider support for wind power after Vt. Supreme Court ruling http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/52eafd1609964d66ad43c8615f0e2113/VT--Town-Meeting/#.UxX1ilQo4_w

Overview of problems and solutions in fire protection engineering of wind turbines http://www.windaction.org/posts/39910-overview-of-problems-and-solutions-in-fire-protection-engineering-of-wind-turbines#.UxSiYs6mzlZ

Vt. loves renewable energy, except when it arrives http://rutlandherald.com/article/20140303/THISJUSTIN/703039918

Issue of turbines could mean new Selectboard for Grafton http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_25260846/issue-turbines-could-mean-new-selectboard-grafton

Wind Industry Study: Electricity Prices Skyrocketing In Largest Wind Power States http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamestaylor/2014/02/27/wind-industry-study-electricity-prices-skyrocketing-in-largest-wind-power-states/

Are global wind power resource estimates overstated?
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39947-are-global-wind-power-resource-estimates-overstated#.UxOsNFQo4_w

Robert Bryce U.S. Senate Testimony: Killing wildlife In the name of climate change http://www.windaction.org/posts/39928-robert-bryce-u-s-senate-testimony-killing-wildlife-in-the-name-of-climate-change#.UxHKaFQo4_w

House unveils tax reform plan attacking wind energy PTC http://www.nawindpower.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.12663

Anti-wind forum focuses on high-elevation water impacts
http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20140223/THISJUSTIN/702239864/

Grafton Wind Opponents Consider Runoff
http://digital.vpr.net/post/grafton-wind-opponents-consider-runoff

Unified Towns and Gores’ planning board adopts no-wind stance
http://vtdigger.org/2014/02/21/utg-board-position-wind-project-added-town-plan/

Spinning wind turbines spark clockwork lightning
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39846-spinning-wind-turbines-spark-clockwork-lightning#.UwdDgVQo4_w

IRS: Renewables Companies May Be Double-Dipping Federal Subsidies http://www.kcet.org/news/rewire/policy/renewables-companies-may-be-double-dipping-stimulus-money.html

Senate energy committee OKs bill on public input on energy project siting review http://vtdigger.org/2014/02/19/senate-energy-committee-oks-bill-public-input-energy-project-siting-review/

Windfarm health effects study
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39813-windfarm-health-effects-study#.UwNb81Qo4_w

Mapping the Nation’s Wind Turbines
http://www.usgs.gov/blogs/features/usgs_top_story/mapping-the-nations-wind-turbines/

Rutland County wind project stuck in limbo
http://vtdigger.org/2014/02/10/rutland-county-wind-project-stuck-limbo/

STATE PRISON: Turbine plan fans health issue
Local officials, doctor discuss wind facility
http://www.samessenger.com/state-prison-turbine-plan-fans-health-issue/

Kingdom Community Wind successfully meets state sound levels
http://vtdigger.org/2014/02/02/kingdom-community-wind-successfully-meets-state-sound-levels/

Turbine noise Investigation - PSB asks: Do sound standards protect Vermonters?
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39685-turbine-noise-investigation-psb-asks-do-sound-standards-protect-vermonters#.Uu4zc1Qo4_w

Lowell Wind: PSB tells GMP to make reports readable
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39684-lowell-wind-psb-tells-gmp-to-make-reports-readable#.Uu4zdlQo4_w

ANR Appellees' brief with regards to Supreme Court Docket 2013-372, (SMW MET tower case) Part 1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByU2Ps6TazSpdVFoY09EU3YyODg/edit?usp=sharing

ANR Appellees' brief with regards to Supreme Court Docket 2013-372, (SMW MET tower case) Part 2
http://www.vce.org/SMW%20Appellee%27s%20brief.pdf

Orders and Memos (Docket 8167)
PREHEARING CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM AND PROCEDURAL ORDER
http://psb.vermont.gov/sites/psb/files/docket/8167/Orders/8167%20Memo%20and%20Scoping%20Order.pdf

Subject: Investigation into the potential establishment of standards related to sound levels from the operation of generation, transmission and distribution equipment by entities subject to Public Service Board jurisdiction.

Comments:Interested entities and individuals are invited to file written comments on the proposed scope of issues no later than March 3, 2014. After reviewing any such comments, we will issue a final scoping order and establish a schedule of workshops to examine the issues that are ultimately included within the scope of this investigation. Workshops will be designed to address discrete topics drawn from the final list of issues. We ask the participants to comment on whether one of the workshops should be dedicated to hearing from individuals who live near existing energy projects and wish to describe their experiences, concerns, and recommendations. For purposes of facilitating communication by and among the participants in this proceeding, the Board is establishing an e-mail service list.

Any interested person may contact the Clerk of the Board at psb.clerk@state.vt.us
to request to be added to this list.

Neighbor files suit over negative impacts of Sheffield Wind project http://www.windaction.org/posts/39639-neighbor-files-suit-over-negative-impacts-of-sheffield-wind-project#.UueTTVQo4_w

Nuisance complaint filed against the Sheffield Wind Project: Vermont http://www.windaction.org/posts/39640-nuisance-complaint-filed-against-the-sheffield-wind-project-vermont#.UueTuVQo4_x

Steve Wright: Another message from the Kingdom
http://vtdigger.org/2014/01/27/steve-wright-another-message-kingdom/

BPA: Wind Energy flatlines during the week of Jan 20-27, 2014
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39628-bpa-wind-energy-flatlines-during-the-week-of-jan-20-27-2014#.UueTe1Qo4_w

Wind turbines become insufferable neighbors for some
Regulators look to establish clearer guidance for developers, neighbors about expectations for wind projects
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20140126/NEWS07/301260020/Wind-turbines-become-insufferable-neighbors-for-some?nclick_check=1

FOIA documents shed light on closed-door meetings on eagle deaths
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39615-foia-documents-shed-light-on-closed-door-meetings-on-eagle-deaths#.UuT8M1Qo4_w

Bill would stifle renewable energy projects, advocates say
http://vtdigger.org/2014/01/24/bill-stifle-projects-renewable-energy-advocates-say/

Wind Permits Allowing Eagle Deaths Face Blowback
http://www.nationaljournal.com/daily/wind-permits-allowing-eagle-deaths-face-blowback-20140123

New England governors start push to cut cost of power
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Governors_craft_plan_to_develop_gas_and_electric_resources.html

Lowell to revisit anti-wind article at Town Meeting
http://www.benningtonbanner.com/localnews/ci_24961990/lowell-revisit-anti-wind-article-at-town-meeting

DPS chief says regional planners should develop energy plans
http://vtdigger.org/2014/01/21/dps-chief-says-regional-planners-develop-energy-plans

Noise, property values factor in wind forum discussion http://www.manchesterjournal.com/headlines/ci_24950177/noise-property-values-factor-wind-forum-discussion

Just not worth it
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39571-just-not-worth-it#.Ut6YMVQo4_w

Supreme Court orders Lowell to hold special meeting to reconsider anti-wind article
http://www.windaction.org/posts/39576-supreme-court-orders-lowell-to-hold-special-meeting-to-reconsider-anti-wind-

AWEA’s top lobbyist to step down
http://www.governorswindenergycoalition.org/?p=7551


  

Owner of Vermont mountain vows wind plan will proceed
http://www.reformer.com/morelocalnews/ci_24940730/owner-vermont-mountain-vows-wind-plan-will-proceed

Vermont Supreme Court declares that Lowell must vote on wind project http://info.libraries.vermont.gov/supct/current/op2013-291.html

UTG votes against Seneca wind project
http://www.wcax.com/story/24438140/utg-votes-against-seneca-wind-project

Industrial wind turbines and adverse health effects
http://www.cma.ca/multimedia/staticContent/HTML/N0/l2/cjrm/vol-19/issue-1/pdf/pg21.pdf

Researchers find flaws in wind power
http://www.technicianonline.com/news/article_790bf6fc-79ba-11e3-9749-0019bb30f31a.html

Noisy neighbor?
http://www.wcax.com/story/24400526/noisy-neighbor

What energy problem?
http://wind3.herokuapp.com/posts/39444-what-energy-problem#.Us6pHFQo4_w

Vt. Will Review Noise Standard For Wind Turbines, But Measuring Isn't Easy
http://digital.vpr.net/post/vt-will-review-noise-standard-wind-turbines-measuring-isnt-easy

Investigation Into the Potential Establishment of Sound Standards (Docket 8167)
http://psb.vermont.gov/docketsandprojects/electric/8167