Wind opponents release plan to go green
http://www.wcax.com/story/20924822/wind-opponents-release-plan-to-go-green

Grid Constraints Mean Less Power Output From Wind Projects
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/97331/grid-constraints-mean-less-power-output-from-wind/

FYI:
Credo action, a publication of Working Assets, has started a campaign to stop the moratorium against industrial wind projects.

They claim that Vermonters overwhelmingly approve of wind energy development in the state, with 69% expressing approval in a recent poll and just 17% expressing opposition.

The petition reads:"Blocking all wind energy projects in Vermont for three years would be a huge step in the wrong direction. As a Vermont resident, I urge you to oppose any legislation that would block or slow down the deployment of clean energy in Vermont."

The petition can be viewed here: http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/vermont_wind_ban/

Please be aware that clicking on 'sign the petition' may count as a vote of support even if you write a statement opposing the campaign!

Sanders opposes state wind moratorium proposal
http://vtdigger.org/2013/01/28/sanders/

Sanders opposes Vermont moratorium on wind projects
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/29/sanders-opposes-vermont-moratorium-on-wind-projects/
 

Newark Voters To Decide On Legal Fund During a rare Sunday morning meeting, the Newark Select Board voted to add an article to the Town Meeting Warning to appropriate $50,000 in anticipation of future legal expenses.

FYI: An online subscription is required to view this article.
http://caledonianrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=145&TM=40316.41

Sanders Opposes State Moratorium On Wind Power
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/97284/sanders-opposes-state-moratorium-on-wind-power/

European Journal
Twenty percent of the electricity in Germany is generated from sustainable resources. Much of this is generated by wind farms in northern Germany and consumed in the southern part of the country. On especially windy days, the flow of electricity is spilling across Germany’s borders and straining the power grids in neighboring countries. Now the Czech Republic is saying it will install security switches to avoid potential overload and blackouts.

Watch program here:
Czech Republic/Germany: The Czech Republic on the Verge of a Blackout http://www.dw.de/european-journal-the-magazine-from-brussels-2013-01-09/e-16469500-9798

Wind controversy dominates Brattleboro energy hearing
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/26/wind-controversy-dominates-brattleboro-energy-hearing/

Grafton Selectboard rejects group’s warrant article petition
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/26/grafton-selectboard-rejects-groups-warrant-article-petition/

Germany’s Green Energy Destabilizing Electric Grids
http://www.instituteforenergyresearch.org/2013/01/23/germanys-green-energy-destabilizing-electric-grids/

Despite dawn of a new term, forecast cloudy for energy and enviro issues http://www.governorswindenergycoalition.org/?p=4553

Wind-power opponents question favorable poll numbers
http://www.7dvt.com/2013wind-power-opponents-question-favorable-poll-numbers

#7867 Technical Hearing
http://psb.vermont.gov/calendar/7867/tech

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

Event Date and Time:
Wednesday, January 23, 2013: 9:00 am

Please attend in support of Newark and NNU's experts!

Our flawed energy, climate policy
http://grandpasknobwind.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/our-flawed-energy-climate-policy/

Lawmakers discuss transportation, wind power issues 
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/21/lawmakers-discuss-transportation-wind-power-issues/

Windfarm expert: NH will see little benefit from projects
http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130121/NEWS05/130129884

Interview with Stephen Kellert, author of Birthright: People and Nature in the Modern World.

With stories of the environment's effect on us, and ours on it, Kellert's writing builds on the traditions of Thoreau, John Muir and Rachel Carson. He argues, that modern society, has become adversarial in its relationship to nature, having greatly undervalued the natural world beyond its narrow utility.
http://www.npr.org/2013/01/20/169523283/connecting-with-nature-to-reclaim-our-natural-birthright

The Relationship Between Trees and Human Health http://www.ajpmonline.org/webfiles/images/journals/amepre/AMEPRE_3662-stamped_Jan_8.pdf

Wind Critics Gather For Talk
http://m.nhpr.org/#mobile/20451?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=&utm_campaign=/post/wind-critics-gather-talk

US taxpayers giving $4B to foreign firms for green energy projects, study says
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/17/us-taxpayers-giving-4b-to-foreign-firms-for-green-energy-projects-study-says/

VLCT board considers Public Service Board process  
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/16/vlct-board-considers-public-service-board-process/

Vermont League of Cities & Towns: Give towns more say on energy projects
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/16/vermont-league-of-cities-towns-give-towns-more-say-on-energy-projects/

Energize Vermont Invites You to Renewables The Right Way Legislative Action Day
http://energizevermont.org/2013/01/event-renewables-the-right-way-legislative-action-day-131/

Wind Industry's Roar May Diminish in 2013 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324595704578243830388986480.html

Towns throughout New England acting to exert local control over wind siting 
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/15/towns-throughout-new-england-acting-to-exert-local-control-over-wind-siting/

State regulatory and legislative updates
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/15/state-regulatory-and-legislative-updates/

ISO New England updates
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/15/iso-new-england-updates/

New England Wind Energy Education Project conference and webinar materials available online
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/15/new-england-wind-energy-education-project-conference-and-webinar-materials-available-online/

Ridgeline wind power is the sledgehammer  
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/13/ridgeline-wind-power-is-the-sledgehammer/

Benning: Big wind, take two
http://vtdigger.org/2013/01/08/benning-big-wind-take-two/

Senate committee shakeup gives boost to wind moratorium
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/11/senate-committee-shakeup-gives-boost-to-wind-moratorium/

Please sign the petition under 'links' in support of a moratorium on industrial wind in VT and pass it on. Anyone may sign it, you don't have to live in VT. Thank-you!

Publisher sues for civil rights violations  
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/06/publisher-sues-for-civil-rights-violations/

Wind Moratorium Press Conference & Draft Bill  
http://energizevermont.org/2013/01/wind-moratorium-press-conference-draft-bill/

Mixed reaction to windmill ban 
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/04/mixed-reaction-to-windmill-ban/

2 senators want halt to wind projects
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/04/2-senators-want-halt-to-wind-projects/

House Oversight adds energy subcommitte
http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/e2-wire/275253-house-oversight-adds-energy-subcommittee

Battle Over Wind Subsidy Leaves Industry Bruised http://www.nationaljournal.com/blogs/influencealley/2013/01/battle-over-wind-subsidy-leaves-industry-bruised-03

Newark Legal Fund Receives Fraudulent Donation
http://energizevermont.org/2013/01/the-caledonian-record-newark-legal-fund-receives-fraudulent-donation/

How corporate tax credits got in the 'cliff' deal
http://washingtonexaminer.com/tim-carney-how-corporate-tax-credits-got-in-the-cliff-deal/article/2517397

Grafton Selectboard reschedules public meeting on test tower
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/03/board-reschedules-public-meeting-on-test-tower/

“Vermont remains a worthwhile target for continued wind energy development”  
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2013/01/02/vermont-remains-a-worthwhile-target-for-continued-wind-energy-development/

Wind energy production tax credit extended for one year through 2013
http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/domestic-taxes/275023-tax-portion-of-mcconnell-biden-fiscal-cliff-deal-finalized

Wind Moratorium Demanded As Debate Intensifies
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96985/wind-moratorium-demanded-as-debate-intensifies/