Proposed Wind Development in NYS

Submitted by EffieRover on Wed, 07/19/2006 - 11:41am
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Proposed Wind Development in NYS

(Courtesy CREDNY)

Towns Being Considered:

Alabama
Albion
Alexander
Altona
Andes
Arkport
Arkwright
Ashford
Attica
Bangor (probably)
Barre
Batavia
Beekmantown
Bellmont
Bethany
Bombay (probably)
Bovina
Brandon
Bristol
Burke
Canandaigua (not sure of the status)
Cape Vincent
Castile
Centerville
Cherry Valley
Churubusco
Clinton
Cohocton
Cold Spring
Covington
Dickinson
Eagle
East Concord
Ellenburg
Farmersville
Fenner (in service - 20 1.5MW GE)
Gaines
Groveland
Hamilton
Hammond
Harrisburg (part of Maple Ridge Project)
Hartsville
Herkimer
Hobart
Hopkinton
Hornellsville
Howard
Italy
Jasper
Lackawanna
Lowville (in service 120+ - 1.85MW Vestas)
Machias
Madison (in service 7 - 1.65MW)
Martinsville (Part of Maple Ridge Project)
Meredith
Munnsville
Niagara on the Lake
Nunda
Oakfield
Orange
Orangeville
Ossian
Perry
Prattsburgh
Roxbury
Rushford
Sardinia
Sheldon
Somerset
Springwater
Stafford
Stark
Tompkins
Warren
Warsaw
Wayland
West Sparta
Wethersfield I (in service 10 Vestas V-47)
Wethersfield II (proposed, 86 1.5MW)
Yorkshire

Invenergy is reportedly approaching people in Bennington and Orangeville for easements now and several towns in Cattaraugus County are being approached.

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We live in the small town of

Submitted by Visitor on Sun, 10/01/2006 - 4:50pm.

We live in the small town of Roseboom NY-a few miles from Cherry Valley. Many citizens in Cherry Valley are courageously fighting the efforts of Reunion Power to erect a 24-wind turbine project. Rumors are now reaching us that another wind developer is courting landowners on the other side of the ridge behind our house in the even smaller town of South Valley. I am frustrated because I can find no information to confirm or reject the rumors-how does one find out? I keep being told that the wind developers sign non-disclosure agreements with locals and there is no public record of it. Any thoughts? Thanks

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There doesn't have to be a

Submitted by EffieRover on Sun, 10/01/2006 - 5:34pm.

There doesn't have to be a public record of the companies talking to landowners. Unfortunately, that's how many get so far in their plans without public notice. I can't think of any way to force the issue into the open. Without public redress, your best hope is that one of the landowners tattles or to start talking to the town now about proper zoning.

The second answer may have more effect -- around here, some towns are implementing zoning just because neighboring towns have been approached and they want to get ahead of the game.

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As Effie notes, at some

Submitted by Visitor on Mon, 10/09/2006 - 1:51pm.

As Effie notes, at some point they need to obtain permits. Usually the town board operates in a manner that represent the town's populations - not just a very vocal minority. Most towns would have public hearings too.

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Hillary Clinton's new ad

Submitted by Kari on Tue, 10/24/2006 - 10:52am.

Hillary Clinton's new ad campaign

Last night I saw Hillary Clinton's recent ad campaign and was horrified to see it features wind factories.

I hope some of you will write to her and express your disapproval. She needs to be aware of how many New Yorkers oppose these.

I heard that as few as 8 letters to a senator or member of congress will make them take notice.

Thanks

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http://clinton.senate.gov/con

Submitted by EffieRover on Wed, 10/25/2006 - 3:08pm.

http://clinton.senate.gov/contact/ for the lazy :)

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