Archive for January, 2008
Xcel plans call for more wood to be burned
From an article in The Daily Press (Ashland, WI):
MADISON — Xcel Energy’s plans to keep its Bayfront power plant in Ashland compliant with stricter pollution control standards should result in buying more locally grown wood products, according to a company spokesman.
Changes in the federal clean air regulations will require a significant reduction by January 2009 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sagrillo dispells another anti-wind myth
Mick Sagrillo counters another rumor frequently circulated by opponents of wind generation:
Allegation
It has come to my attention that there are rumors circulating around Wisconsin as to the details of the WPS’s offer to purchase homes near their wind farm in Lincoln Township. Principle among these is the “report” that “the noise from the WPS [...]
Why wind turbine blades coated with ice can spin (slowly) but not throw ice
Mick Sagrillo, one of the nation’s leading authorities on wind energy, dispells a myth frequently repeated by wind energy opponents:
Wind turbine blades are actually a composite of two devices: a drag portion and a lift airfoil. If you look at any wind turbine blade, you’ll notice a large wide area near the butt of the blade [...]
Nature center lobbies for 110-foot turbine
From an article by Lawrence Sussman:
The Riveredge Nature Center wants to put up a 110-foot-high wind turbine on the east end of its property in the Town of Saukville “to showcase a renewable form of energy,” Patrick Boyle, the center’s executive director, said.The town has received two wind turbine applications this month. Town resident Norman Ammermann [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Blowin’ out of proportion? Company, Trempealeau County disagree about wind ordinance
From an article by Amber Dulek in the Winona (MN) Daily News:
Trempealeau County believes a threat of a lawsuit over wind turbines might be a bunch of hot air.
A little more than a month after the Trempealeau County Board passed one of the most restrictive wind ordinances in the country, the developers seeking to build [...]
Listen to Vickerman’s recorded interview
A recording of Michael Vickerman’s interview with Larry Meiller on Wednesday January 23 is posted on Meiller’s Web page. The interview explored the question, “What is it about wind turbines that spooks some people?”
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Clean Wisconsin reacts to Doyle speech
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2008
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State of the State: Governor’s environmental priorities on track
(Madison, WI) After monitoring Wednesday evening’s presentation of the State of the State address by Governor Doyle, Clean Wisconsin issued the following statement applauding two key environmental elements of the speech. “We are pleased [...]
Policy Options to Reduce Wisconsin’s Contribution to Global Warming
From a report by Wisconsin Environment:
Wisconsin could reduce its contribution to global warming much further by adopting 13 key policy strategies. There are numerous tools available to Wisconsin to reduce global warming pollution. The following policies can help the state reduce carbon dioxide emissions from energy use.
1. Adopt the Clean Cars Program. The Clean [...]
Doyle speech will tout renewable energy
From an article in the Stevens Point Journal:
In the face of national economic challenges, Governor Jim Doyle will focus on efforts to grow Wisconsin’s economy by seizing new opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing and renewable energy in his State of the State Address tonight before the State Legislature. He will also call for bold efforts to [...]
Vickerman on Public Radio, 11:45 a.m., Jan. 23
RENEW’s executive director Michael Vickerman will talk with Larry Meiller on the aesthetics and envrionmental impacts of wind energy projects. Vickerman’s invitation to appear came after he wrote, “What is it about living winthin sight of large turbines that spooks certain people to the point of irrationality?”
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