Wind credit proponents prepare for 'fiscal-cliff' agreement without extension http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/274815-wind-credit-proponents-prepare-for-fiscal-cliff-deal-without-extension

The cost of too much wind rises
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/30/the-cost-of-too-much-wind-rises/

Bill seeks to ban wind projects 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/30/bill-seeks-to-ban-wind-projects/

Important Message from Joe Benning - Wind Moratorium Legislation

 

As you know, Senator Hartwell and I have been working on an industrial wind moratorium bill. The bill is ready and we are gathering cosponsors.

We are going to introduce the bill in a press conference on Thursday, January 3rd, at 2:00 pm. It will be held in the Cedar Creek Room at the statehouse. We'd like to gather as many supporters as possible, so please feel free to pass this message along to whoever might be interested. Thanks.

Joe Benning

State Senator
Caledonia-Orange District

Senators to propose three year wind moratorium
http://vtdigger.org/2012/12/28/senators-to-propose-three-year-wind-moratorium/

VEC board wants moratorium on renewable energy mandates 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/29/vec-board-wants-moratorium-on-renewable-energy-mandates/

Wind opponents ‘disappointed’ with state decision
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/29/wind-opponents-disappointed-with-state-decision/

Out of the wind
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/28/out-of-the-wind/

Sheffield over-estimates wind payment; Selectmen transfer funds to cover difference 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/28/sheffield-over-estimates-wind-payment-selectmen-transfer-funds-to-cover-difference/

Developers of Wind Farms Run a Race Against the Calendar http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/28/science/earth/wind-farm-developers-race-against-end-of-tax-credit.html?_r=0

MARTIS AND CHRISTENSEN: Obama’s wind-production tax-credit swindle
Serves big business, hurts the environment
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/dec/26/obamas-wind-production-tax-credit-swindle/

Let’s Be Gone With the Wind
Why subsidize an industry that kills millions of birds and has no environmental benefit?
http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/336532/let-s-be-gone-wind-john-fund#

Legislative preview: Energy, health care and education on tap for legislators
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/27/legislative-preview-energy-health-care-and-education-on-tap-for-legislators/

Journalist sues Green Mountain Power  
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/27/journalist-sues-green-mountain-power/

The Multiple Distortions of Wind Subsidies
Producers get so much from the government that they can pay utilities to take their power and still make a profit.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324481204578179373031924936.html

Send this tax credit over the cliff
http://washingtonexaminer.com/send-this-tax-credit-over-the-cliff/article/2516682

State approves wind-test towers in Windham  
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/25/state-approves-wind-test-towers-in-windham/

Public Service Board's Order
http://psb.vermont.gov/sites/psb/files/orders/2012/2012-12/7905FinalOrder.pdf

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC GOOD Issued to Iberdrola's "Atlantic Wind" http://psb.vermont.gov/sites/psb/files/orders/2012/2012-12/7905CPG.pdf

Wind debate moves to a new chapter: Noise
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/23/wind-debate-moves-to-a-new-chapter-noise/

Call continues for wind moratorium
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/23/call-continues-for-wind-moratorium/

Statewide planning process on agenda 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/23/statewide-planning-process-on-agenda/

Legislative preview: Thermal efficiency initiative, land-use planning top list for this session
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/21/legislative-preview-thermal-efficiency-initiative-land-use-planning-top-list-for-this-session/

VEC considers Big Wind moratorium 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/21/vec-considers-big-wind-moratorium/

Developer: Wind project on hiatus but still moving forward
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/21/developer-wind-project-on-hiatus-but-still-moving-forward/

Brighton board backs big wind moratorium
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/19/brighton-board-backs-big-wind-moratorium/

Wind turbine debate: New study indicates connection between wind
turbines and ill health
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/19/wind-turbine-debate-new-study-indicates-connection-between-wind-turbines-and-ill-health/

The case for ending the wind PTC
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/19/the-case-for-ending-the-wind-ptc/

Study:
http://www.americanenergyalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dismukes-Removing-Big-Winds-Training-Wheels.pdf

Northeast Kingdom communities join together in saying “No” to industrial wind turbine projects in Vermont

FROM NEWARK NEIGHBORS UNITED
NEWS RELEASE: for immediate release

Dec. 17, 2012

NEWARK (Dec. 17, 2012): The town of Brighton has reaffirmed Vermonters’ commitment to environmental preservation. Earlier this month, the Brighton Select Board sent a mailing to all Brighton taxpayers and registered voters, asking “What’s your opinion about an industrial wind project on the ridgelines in Brighton, VT?” On Wednesday, Dec. 12, the votes were tallied.  Of those responding, 544 voted against and 320 in favor of ridgeline industrial wind development. The 63% to 37% margin is a decisive victory for those opposed to industrial wind ridgeline development.
 
The vote was prompted by the targeting of Brighton and neighboring towns in the Northeast Kingdom by the developer Eolian Renewable Energy of New Hampshire. Eolian has incorporated its most recent attempt at a wind project under the name Seneca Mountain Wind (SMW).  SMW has submitted an application to the Public Service Board to construct four MET (meteorological measurement) towers in Brighton, Ferdinand, and Newark, as a precursor to a large industrial wind facility.

Cynthia Barber, executive coordinator of Newark Neighbors United (NNU), was heartened by the vote: “NNU sends a hearty thank you to our neighbors in Brighton. Like the citizens of Newark, our fellow citizens in Brighton have made a very strong statement. We are, indeed, ‘Neighbors United.’ We have researched the impacts of industrial wind ridgeline development.  Such projects produce high-priced electricity and have devastating impacts on the environment. These projects neither reduce our carbon footprint nor decrease greenhouse gas emissions. They represent huge negative impacts for Vermont, with negligible gain.”

Earlier this year, the residents of Newark voted 3-to-1 to amend their town plan with strong language against industrial wind ridgeline and MET tower development in Newark. 

The third area targeted, the Unified Towns and Gores (UTG), which has jurisdiction over Ferdinand, held an informal straw poll this summer.  Fewer than 8% of the eligible voters participated in that poll, yielding statistically insignificant results. The UTG Board of Governors has stated that it will not take action based on an inconclusively small sample.   

In reaction to the Brighton vote, Newark resident Nancy Fried said, “I want to send a joyful thank you and congratulations to our neighbors in Island Pond and Brighton. What happens in one town has a strong impact on neighboring communities.” 

Ms. Fried continued: “This vote affirms the continued growing support throughout the state for an immediate moratorium on industrial wind turbine projects. The legislature and all of Vermont need an opportunity to learn what the citizens of Newark and Brighton have learned. Ridgeline destruction has financial benefits for investors, developers, and a few well-situated landowners, but negative long-term consequences for the mountains and citizens.”

Pam Arborio, President of Brighton Ridge Protectors, stated, “We have something in Brighton that money can’t buy. We know that industrial wind causes permanent damage to our mountains, imperils wildlife, devastates wildlife habitat, negatively affects our tourism industry, drives down our property values, and risks our neighbor’s health – while doing nothing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, 96% of the carbon emissions in Vermont are produced by homes, buildings, heating, transportation, and industrial processes, so a reduction, if any, from an industrial wind facility could only operate on the small remaining percentage of 4%.

Ms. Arborio said that the Brighton Ridge Protectors will be working with the Brighton Select Board and the Town Planning Commissioner in approving the required 5-year update of the town plan. “We also look forward to hearing the governor add his voice of support for the citizens of Brighton.”

She added, “Seneca Mountain Wind developers recently repeated their commitment that ‘when a community votes against a proposed wind project, SMW will withdraw its application for that project.’ We hope that Seneca Mountain Wind will respect our vote by honoring that commitment and withdrawing its Brighton MET Tower application, which is currently before the Public Service Board.”

Newark Neighbors United (NNU) is a citizens’ group with intervener status opposing Seneca Mountain Wind’s application for a Certificate of Public Good to locate four MET towers in the Northeast Kingdom.

Power to the people? Windham wants bigger public role in energy debate
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/18/power-to-the-people-windham-wants-bigger-public-role-in-energy-debate/

Peak Keepers Discuss Industrial Wind Power

A 1 hour program with a panel of Vermont scientists who are part of Peak Keepers, focused on a discussion about the need to protect and promote Vermont's mountain ecosystems, a natural resource that is under threat. Included on the panel is Sue Morse of Keeping Track, naturalist and author, Charles Johnson, and well-known botanist Dr. Steve Young. Moderator is Tom Slayton.

http://www.cctv.org/watch-tv/programs/peak-keepers-discuss-industrial-wind-power

PSB Report Criticizes Renewable Credit Sales
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96860/psb-report-criticizes-renewable-credit-sales/

Survey results mailed by the town of Brighton selectboard to Brighton voters and taxpayers.
Non-binding question:“What’s your opinion about an industrial wind project on the ridgelines in Brighton, Vt.”

Totals
Against:544
For:320

Breakdown

Taxpayers
Against:255
For:131

Voters
Against:289
For:189

Windham makes its case for local decision-making on wind power http://www.commonsnews.org/site/site05/story.php?articleno=6654&page=1

Derby select board mulls wind referendum 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/12/derby-select-board-mulls-wind-referendum/

Forgive Us Our Trespasses
http://www.7dvt.com/2012forgive-us-our-trespasses

Eolian developer, Town of Newark, present at Governor’s Energy Generation Siting Policy Commission hearings 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/12/eolian-developer-town-of-newark-present-at-governors-energy-siting-commission-hearings/

Lowell Six sentences stayed pending Supreme Court decision 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/12/lowell-six-sentences-stayed-pending-supreme-court-decision/

Lowell Six face community service, continued fight
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/12/lowell-six-face-community-service-continued-fight/

Paying the price 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/12/paying-the-price/

Caledonian Record: Sealed GMP E-mails Say Braithwaite Was Not To Be Arrested http://energizevermont.org/2012/12/caledonian-record-sealed-gmp-e-mails-say-braithwaite-was-not-to-be-arrested/

Braithwaite trespassing charge dismissed
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/06/braithwaite-trespassing-charge-dismissed/

Win for the press
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/06/win-for-the-press/

Braithwaite asks for dismissal based on new evidenc
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/05/braithwaite-asks-for-dismissal-based-on-new-evidence

Georgia wind project fined $10,000
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/04/georgia-wind-project-fined-10000/

VT Wind Project Fined For Violation
http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/20254038/vt-wind-project-fined-for-violations

Renewable Tax Credit Expiration Could Set Back Industy http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96723/renewable-tax-credit-expiration-could-set-back-ind/

Wind debate enters new phase
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/12/01/wind-debate-enters-new-phase/

Lowell wind project nears completion amid noise complaints
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/29/lowell-wind-project-nears-completion-amid-noise-complaints/

Large crowd turns out in Grafton to hear about wind issues
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/27/large-crowd-turns-out-in-grafton-to-hear-about-wind-issues/

Backlash against Big Wind continues
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/27/backlash-against-big-wind-continues/

FYI

Today, at 12:00 pm, on VPR's Vermont Edition:

How The Public Service Board Works
http://www.vpr.net/episode/54874/how-public-service-board-works/

When an energy project or a transmission line is proposed in Vermont, it's
the Public Service Board that decides whether the project can go forward.
The board is a quasi-judicial body, and critics say that process doesn't give
the public enough say when energy generation projects are being considered.
Now, a commission is looking at how Vermont reviews electric generation
projects to determine if improvements can be made to the process. Our
guests are Jim Volz, chair of the Public Service Board, Jan Eastman, who leads
the Energy Generation Siting Policy Commission, and Geoff Commons, the
public advocate at the Department of Public Service.

Submit your questions/comments online, or call in during the program: (800) 639-2211!

Developer says Vt. wind moratorium not necessary
http://www.wcax.com/story/20170252/developer-says-vt-wind-moratorium-not-necessary

Newark residents, officials, reeling from PSB rulings
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/22/newark-residents-officials-reeling-from-psb-rulings/

Brighton selectmen poll voters and taxpayers on industrial wind
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/22/brighton-selectmen-poll-voters-and-taxpayers-on-industrial-wind/

GMP makes deadline for Lowell project as last turbine hooked up
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/22/gmp-makes-deadline-for-lowell-project-as-last-turbine-hooked-up/

Growing Calls For Statewide Wind Moratorium http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96636/growing-calls-for-statewide-wind-moratorium/

Moratorium on wind projects is in the wind
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/20/moratorium-on-wind-projects-is-in-the-wind/

Vermont wind-energy panel examines other states’ procedures
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/15/vermont-wind-energy-panel-examines-other-states-procedures/

Neighbors complain about noise from Lowell wind turbines http://www.wcax.com/story/20100227/neighbors-complain-about-noise-from-lowell-wind-turbines

Smith: Wind turbine noise cause real health problems
http://vtdigger.org/2012/11/09/smith-wind-turbine-noise-cause-real-health-problems/

The Public Service Board, Industrial Wind Turbines, and the question of beauty http://vtlegalhelp.com/the-public-service-board-industrial-wind-turbines-and-the-question-of-beauty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-public-service-board-industrial-wind-turbines-and-the-question-of-beauty

Caledonian Record: Derby Wind Supporters Want Referendum In March http://energizevermont.org/2012/11/caledonian-record-derby-wind-supporters-want-referendum-in-march-2/

Wind noise comes as a big surprise
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/08/wind-noise-comes-as-a-big-surprise/

Lowell wind turbine neighbors complain of ‘horrendous’ noise
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/07/lowell-wind-turbine-neighbors-complain-of-horrendous-noise/

Noise Complaints Filed with Vermont Public Service Department http://lowellmountainsnews.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/noise-complaints-filed-with-vermont-public-service-department-11-5-12/

Vermontbiz: Business Views: Noise may be the biggest deterrent to wind energy http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/07/noise-may-be-the-biggest-deterrent-to-wind-energy/

Lowell: Wind protesters say charges should be dismissed; State disagrees
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/06/lowell-wind-protesters-say-charges-should-be-dismissed-state-disagrees/

Montpelier protest targets Shumlin, wind development
http://www.wcax.com/story/20008280/mtp-protest-targets-shumlin-wind-development

Wind farm noise is ‘bad for mental health’
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/05/wind-farm-noise-is-bad-for-mental-health/

Wind farm noise does harm sleep and health, say scientists
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/windpower/9653429/Wind-farm-noise-does-harm-sleep-and-health-say-scientists.html

New study links wind turbines to ill health
http://www.lfpress.com/2012/11/02/new-study-links-wind-turbines-to-ill-health 

Read article here: Effects of industrial wind turbine noise on sleep and health http://www.noiseandhealth.org/article.aspissn=14631741;year=2012;volume=14;issue=60;spage=237;epage=243;aulast=Nissenbaum

Caledonian Record: Newark: NVDA Approves Amended Town Plan
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/01/newark-nvda-approves-amended-town-plan/

The Caledonian Record: Derby Planners Want Wind Referendum On March Ballot http://energizevermont.org/2012/11/the-caledonian-record-derby-planners-want-wind-referendum-on-march-ballot/

Siting commission draws wind critics to first meeting
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/11/01/siting-commission-draws-wind-critics-to-first-meeting/

CANCELLED!

Attention hunters, camp owners, and wildlife lovers: Brighton Ridge Protectors is hosting an informal discussion with local fish and wildlife experts, on Nov. 29th, at the American Legion, in Island Pond, from 6-9 PM.

Panel to tackle thorny divisions over wind, solar projects in Vermont
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/30/panel-to-tackle-thorny-divisions-over-wind-solar-projects-in-vermont/

A divided Supreme Court upholds Lowell Wind permits
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/26/a-divided-supreme-court-upholds-lowell-wind-permits/

Lowell Six appeal: Trial judge refuses to acquit protesters or dismiss charges
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/26/lowell-six-appeal-trial-judge-refuses-to-acquit-protesters-or-dismiss-charges/

Windmill plans tied up
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/26/windmill-plans-tied-up/

The Caledonian Record: DPS Backs Newark’s Amended Town Plan http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/the-caledonian-record-dps-backs-newarks-amended-town-plan/

Amos: A controversy of gigantic proportions
http://vtdigger.org/2012/10/23/amos-a-controversy-of-gigantic-proportions/

The Caledonian Record: Hawk Rock Holdings Sues Town of Newark Over Amended Town Plan
http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/the-caledonian-record-hawk-rock-holdings-sues-town-of-newark-over-amended-town-plan/

Three strikes....
See 'Downloads'!

Bat permit issued for First Wind
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/23/bat-permit-issued-for-first-wind/

Sheffield wind project gets bat permit
http://www.wcax.com/story/19880685/vermont-wind-project-gets-bat-permit

Burlington Free Press: Turbines heading to Georgia Mountain ridgeline http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/burlington-free-press-turbines-heading-to-georgia-mountain-ridgeline/

Vermont Supreme Court dismisses challenges to Lowell wind project
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/20/vermont-supreme-court-dismisses-challenges-to-lowell-wind-project/

Sheffield family's concerns over wind project noise see independent monitoring installed
http://www.windaction.org/news/36363

Wind Promotion 101: “let’s shame the older generation into doing this”
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/19/wind-promotion-101-lets-shame-the-older-generation-into-doing-this/

Conservation Groups Call for Changes at Nation's Most Deadly Wind Power Development
http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/releases/121017.html

State defends Newark in wind energy case
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/18/state-defends-newark-in-wind-energy-case/

View Public Service Department Memorandum under 'Downloads'.

Caledonian-Record: DPS Lawyer Says Windham Town Plan Should Cease MET Tower Plan
http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/caledonian-record-dps-lawyer-says-windham-town-plan-should-cease-met-tower-plan/

Developer: State’s wind project stance creates troubling precedent 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/17/slippery-slope-developer-states-wind-project-stance-creates-troubling-precedent/

Docket #7867 Status Conference

In Re: Application of Seneca Mountain Wind LLC, for authority, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. §§ 246 and 248, to install four temporary meteorological stations, two in the Town of Brighton, Vermont, and one each in the Towns of Ferdinand and Newark, Vermont

Before Bridgette Remington, Esq., Hearing Officer

Location:  Public Service Board Hearing Room, Third Floor, People's United Bank Building, 112 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont

Developer Presses For Meteorological Tower, Despite Opposition
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96239/developer-presses-for-meteorological-tower-despite/

DPS Backs Windham In Wind Project Opposition
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96228/dps-backs-windham-in-wind-project-opposition/

Moratorium makes sense
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/15/moratorium-makes-sense/

Wind protesters take it to the Statehouse
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/16/wind-protesters-take-it-to-the-statehouse/

Protesters declare wind projects harmful to Vermont
http://blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com/politics/2012/10/12/10594/

Protesters say wind power will harm Vermont http://www.wcax.com/story/19808488/protesters-say-wind-power-will-harm-vermont

Hundreds Deliver Loud and Large Message on Wind Projects http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/19808574/hundreds-deliver-loud-and-large-message-on-wind-projects

Protesters Voice Opposition To Big Wind Projects
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96222/protesters-voice-opposition-to-big-wind-projects/

Hundreds rally against big wind projects
Protesters deliver special message to governor
http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/burlington/Hundreds-rally-against-big-wind-projects/-/8869880/16970754/-/akn72az/-/index.html

Protestors throng to statehouse lawn to oppose industrial wind
http://vtdigger.org/2012/10/12/protestors-throng-to-statehouse-lawn-to-oppose-industrial-wind/

Campaign for Vermont: State can maintain low carbon footprint and reduce electric costs
http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/october/campaign-vermont-state-can-maintain-low-carbon-footprint-and-reduce-electric-costs

Press Release: Hundreds Rally to Say “Big Wind Brings Harm To Vermont”
http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/press-release-hundreds-rally-to-say-big-wind-brings-harm-to-vermont/

Certificate of Public Harm
http://energizevermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CertificateOfHarm.pdf

State: Reject wind testing in Windham
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/12/state-reject-wind-testing-in-windham/

Wind Turbines Take Steep Toll On Birds And Bats
http://www.voanews.com/content/wind-turbines-take-steep-toll-on-birds-and-bats/1524387.html

Milton Independent: PSB to hear Georgia Wind violations
http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/milton-independent-psb-to-hear-georgia-wind-violations/

PSD tells PSB to respect Windham's Town Plan & reject Met Towers https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21865226/windham_docs/7905%20-%202012.10.09%20-%20PSD%20Comments%20re%20Application-2.pdf

FYI: "Atlantic Wind" is Iberdrola.

Iberdrola to shed European assets
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/09/iberdrola-to-shed-european-assets/

Lowell wind – PSB changes noise compensation plans
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/10/lowell-wind-psb-changes-noise-compensation-plans/

Pittsford wants wind moratorium
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/10/pittsford-wants-wind-moratorium/

Newark Neighbors United, would like to thank the Caledonia and Orange Co., Candidates: Joe Benning - Senate R, David Dill - Senate R, Steve Amos - Senate D, Jane Kitchel - Senate D, and Bill Johnson - House R, for attending the debate.

Castleton Considers Ban On Industrial-Scale Wind
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96166/castleton-considers-ban-on-industrial-scale-wind/

GOP candidates Brock, Scott back wind-project moratorium
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/08/gop-candidates-brock-scott-back-wind-project-moratorium/

Caledonian-Record: Chronicle Publisher Tackles Weighty Wind Debate In Book http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/caledonian-record-chronicle-publisher-tackles-weighty-wind-debate-in-book/

Caledonian-Record: Eolian CEO: Too Early For Town-Wide Vote http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/caledonian-record-eolian-ceo-too-early-for-town-wide-vote/

The battle over wind power on Vt. ridgelines
http://www.wcax.com/story/19749798/the-battle-over-wind-power-on-vt-ridgelines

Wind power sharply divides Vermonters
http://www.wcax.com/story/19735773/wind-power-sharply-divides-vermonters
 

New Vt. Commission To Review Energy Projects
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96130/new-vt-commission-to-review-energy-projects/

Vermont conservation groups welcome energy generation siting commission
http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/october/vermont-conservation-groups-welcome-energy-generation-siting-commission

Governor: Time for fresh look at how Vermont sites energy projects
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/03/governor-time-for-fresh-look-at-how-vermont-sites-energy-projects/

Wind supporters, opponents square off in Brighton
http://www.wcax.com/story/19725323/wind-supporters-opponents-square-off-in-brighton

Thanks to all who donated to and assisted at, Saturday's Fundraiser and congratulations to all of the raffle winners!

FYI:
There will be a state wide rally to protest utility-scale wind on Vermont's ridgelines. The rally is sponsored by Energize Vermont, and will be held on Friday, October 12th, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, on the State House lawn in Montpelier. For more rally info contact: info@energizevermont.org, for carpool info call: 802-778-0660.

This is just one of the reasons that Newark is fighting industrial wind!

Bald Eagle at Center Pond in Newark

This wonderful photo of an endangered (in VT) Bald Eagle, was captured on Sept. 13th, by Mr. Peter Whitney, while he was canoeing on Center Pond, in Newark. Thank-you Peter!

228 VOTES

169 YEA

59 NAY

NEWARK HAS SPOKEN!

 

THANK-YOU NEWARK

PLANNING COMMISSION & SELECTBOARD!

Amid Statewide Debate, Newark Revises Plan To Block Industrial Wind
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/95975/amid-statewide-debate-newark-revises-plan-to-block/

Newark residents amend town plan to oppose wind
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/09/20/newark-residents-amend-town-plan-to-oppose-wind/

Newark says no to wind project
http://www.wcax.com/story/19577085/newark-says-no-to-wind-project

Burlington Free Press: Turbine developers moving forward, for now, after town says no
http://energizevermont.org/2012/09/burlington-free-press-turbine-developers-moving-forward-for-now-after-town-says-no/

The following is a correction to an error reported in the above BFP article stating: "Voters in the Unincorporated Towns and Gores of Essex County, which include Ferdinand, took a vote at their summer town meeting and supported the wind farm, 24-16."

On August 11, 2012, there was a non-binding, straw poll held outside the building at the UNIFIED TOWNS AND GORES (UTG) in Ferdinand, VT. In this poll (not a vote) residents and non-resident landowners of the UTG were invited to participate. Only about 40 did so. Almost 400 other members of the UTG did not get the opportunity to participate and the Board of Governors of the UTG declared the poll without merit.
Kathleen Nelson
Brighton, VT

Newark Selectboard Letter to Governor Shumlin

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByU2Ps6TazSpRUk3a3VkYURKOWM

 

Town of Newark Press Release Amended Town Plan

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0ByU2Ps6TazSpNURzczl6WGl3X1k

 

SMW Press Release regarding Newark Vote

http://vtdigger.org/2012/09/18/seneca-mountain-wind-committed-to-continued-discussion/

“Dying of agony”
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/09/09/dying-of-agony/

Are wind farms saving or killing us? A provocative investigation claims thousands of people are falling sick because they live near them
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2199284/Wind-farms-Are-wind-farms-saving-killing-A-provocative-investigation-claims-thousands-people-falling-sick-live-near-them.html

Welfare of children at risk due to wind turbines, parents say http://www.southwesternontario.ca/uncategorized/welfare-of-children-at-risk-due-to-wind-turbines-parents-say/

Wind developer: Delay vote on our plans
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/08/31/wind-developer-delay-vote-on-our-plans/
 

Concerns after met mast falls down in high winds 
http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/local-news/concerns-after-met-mast-falls-down-in-high-winds-1-4878003

Lowell wind: GMP says neighbors should do own noise tests
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/08/30/lowell-wind-gmp-says-neighbors-should-do-own-noise-tests/

Windham to state: Stop wind project 
http://www.reformer.com/ci_21431700/windham-state-stop-wind-project

FYI: Due to limited space, the recovered signs are no longer at the Town Clerk's office, they will be available at the NNU meeting on Friday. A contact will be posted for those who are unable to attend.

Caledonian-Record: Lowell Six Trial: Defense Wants Guilty Verdict Overturned http://energizevermont.org/2012/08/caledonian-record-lowell-six-trial-defense-wants-guilty-verdict-overturned/

Caledonian-Record: Federal Agency Issues First Wind Migratory Bird Permit http://energizevermont.org/2012/08/caledonian-record-federal-agency-issues-first-wind-migratory-bird-permit/

Caledonian-Record: First Wind Permit For ‘Taking’ Endangered Bats Controversial http://energizevermont.org/2012/08/caledonian-record-first-wind-permit-for-taking-endangered-bats-controversial/

Press Release

Approximately 30 of the stolen “Newark Says NO To Industrial Wind” signs were found on a Newark resident’s property last night and were confiscated by the Newark Town Constable. The VT State Police were notified and are investigating the theft. Anyone whose signs were stolen, are asked to pick them up at the Town Clerk's office, which is open from 9-4, Mon., Wed. & Thur. Any unclaimed signs will be brought to the NNU meeting, on Fri., the 31st, for pick-up.

Maine and five other NE states launch Regional Renewable Energy Initiative http://maineinsights.com/perma/six-new-england-states-launch-regional-renewable-energy-initiative

Bear season beginning; Wildlife department requests teeth http://www.benningtonbanner.com/news/ci_21422174/bear-season-beginning-wildlife-department-requests-teeth

Thanks to all the folks who tended the NNU booth at the Caledonia Fair this week!

UN ruling: EU must reassess renewables’ policy
http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/49067

FYI: The lobbyist for Seneca Mountain Wind was at the Newark town dump with a petition asking folks to demand that the Selectboard not amend the Town Plan and giving away free pro-wind signs!

State Orders Georgia Mountain Wind To Halt Blasting
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/95668/state-orders-georgia-mountain-wind-to-halt-blastin/

NNU thanks our most recent speakers: Chris Recchia, Deputy Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources and Dr. Harry Chen, Commissioner of the VT Dept. of Health, for their time and for sharing their points of view.