wind farms
Tourism runs foul of wind farmers ; Park ‘poses threat’ to turbines – The Journal (Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Uk)
AN energy company has come under fire for trying to block a tourism
development close to where it wants to build a controversial wind farm in the
Northumberland countryside. In an ironic twist on the argument that wind farms harm tourist businesses,
Wind Prospect Developments – which is seeking
A quiet giant moves in; Canada’s wind energy market has attracted NextEra Energy, a big American player, which has set its sights on growth in Ontario, citing policies like the province’s ‘feed-in tariff’ that guarantees prices and long-term contracts – The Globe And Mail
A massive Florida-based electric company is emerging as a key player
in Canada’s burgeoning wind power market. FPL Group, through its NextEra Energy Resources renewable energy arm, is
quietly building up a portfolio of wind farms across the country, and has major
expansion plans, particularly in
Energy investor to erect wind turbines near factories – The Daily Telegraph
THE man who oversaw the sale of British Energy to France’s EDF has launched a new venture to build small wind farms near to heavy industrial users of electricity. Richard Nourse, managing partner of investment firm Novus Modus, hopes that putting two or three turbines close to factories will allay
Activists see Cape Wind cost shock ; Report projects $10B for `green’ power system upgrades – Boston Herald (Boston, Ma)
The region’s electrical grid operator has determined that a $10
billion investment in transmission facilities would be needed to move energy
from new wind farms to customers across New England. ISO New England’s 60-page report – which put the price tag on a scenario for
an additional 8,500
Four Democratic Senators Aim to Halt Section 1603 Grant Program
March 4, 2010 — A group of Democratic senators has called for the government to halt a federal stimulus program aimed at building wind farms and other clean-energy projects, arguing that too much of the money spent so far has gone to create jobs overseas. << Full Story >>
Senators aim to halt wind projectsFour Democrats say jobs created by program are too often overseas – The Washington Post
A group of Democratic senators called Wednesday for the government to
halt a federal stimulus program aimed at building wind farms and other clean-
energy projects, arguing that too much of the money spent so far has gone to
create jobs overseas. The Obama administration and wind-energy advocates
POWER TO THE PEOPLE? ; Council forced to consider the rising cost of wind farm inquiries versus the will of residents – Hull Daily Mail (Hull, Uk)
CAN a price be put on democracy? It’s an age-old question, but one
that is tormenting East Riding councillors over the issue of wind farms. Next week, yet another planning inquiry will take place – the sixth in the
past couple of years – regarding Renewable Energy Systems’ plans for a
China Close to Unveiling Ten Year Clean Energy Plan
March 2, 2010 — Under a ten year renewable energy promotion program soon to be made public, China plans to have “clean energy” account for fifteen percent of its total consumption. The government will spend billions of dollars on building nuclear and solar power plants, wind farms and on research into renewable energy technology. << Full Story >>
Deere may sell wind energy arm – Investor’s Business Daily
The world’s largest maker of tractors and harvesters said it’s considering a possible sale of its $1 bil wind energy portfolio. Deere ([STOCK[DE owns 34 wind farms in 7 states that are capable of
generating 706 megawatts of power, as well as some wind farms still in development. Separately, Deere
Meridian primed for growth – The Dominion Post (Wellington, New Zealand)
STATE-OWNED Meridian Energy says its planned wind farms and hydro
power projects will be its “engine for growth” in future as it eyes a $600
million profit for the year. Meridian has new large wind farms proposed, with one under way near Raglan,
although some are subject to appeal and others face
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