Melton Times reports the Sustainable Energy Alliance, a national group advocating renewable wind energy, visited Thaksons Well farm in the Vale of Belvoir to support the proposed wind farm of 20 turbines. If approved, the wind farm would supply enough clean energy to support 12,800 households a year. The Melton Council recommended refusal of the proposal because it would destroy the scenic view.
Times and Star reportsmembers of Tallentire Action Group have set up a website that will lodge objections against a proposed wind project in Fleeter Wood, England, United Kingdom. Opponents feel the five wind turbines would cause harm to the landscape and be visible from areas like the Lake District National Park amongst others. Novera Energy will hold open discussions for residents to speak with representatives about the proposal.
Delmarvanow.com reportsBluewater Wind LLC is willing to partner with Delaware Technical and Community College to develop a training program for wind turbine maintenance technicians. This negotiation would guarantee a $150,000 grant to the school in exchange for approval of an offshore wind project in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Delmarvanow.com reports House Democrats called for an action to bypass a review by Senate Energy & Transit Committee Chairman on Bluewater Wind LLC’s proposed wind project in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The committee says they are unlikely to act until May. Meanwhile, Bluewater is urging the state to have Delmarva Power sign a 25 year purchase agreement to deliver up to 300 MW of new renewable energy. This agreement could result in an increase of $13 or $14 on customer’s bills, at least until the cost of gas would allow it to break even - forecasted for 2025.
SundayGazetteMail.com reportsa $250 million wind project has been proposed by AES Corp for the top ridge near Elkins, West Virginia. If all necessary approvals go through from the Public Service Commission, transmission from Alleghany Energy Inc could happen by the end of the year. After the 10-month construction period that would employ 279 people temporarily, the facility would employ 19 people directly.
WHSV.com reports AES Corp is seeking approval to build a 65 turbine wind project on a ridge near Elkins, West Virginia. The energy company states is could create up to 279 temporary jobs during construction, and 19 permanent positions when it is operational, possibly as soon as the end of 2009.
The Martha’s Vineyard Times reports a meeting took place to discuss the process of the proposed offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound. 60 people were their to receive news that the Minerals Management Service released an impact statement in favor of the project and that the U.S. Department of the Interior will make final recommendations later this year. Presentations at the meeting included a video of a similar situation in Denmark and reassurance to a local fisherman that his industry would not be harmed during the construction of the wind turbines.
Calgary Herald reports TransAlta Corp has announced plans to build a $115 million, 66MW wind facility in Alberta, Canada. TransAlta’s investment group, however, is urging the energy company to downgrade their building through a buy back of shares through additional debt or other means. A vote in April will determine if a Luminus representative will get on the TransAlta board to sell off non-core assets and increase debt.
Amherst Daily News reports a wind farm will go up on Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - but the exact location has yet to be determined. In addition, Renewable Energy Services LTD has been granted permission to install an additional 11 wind turbines at an exisiting wind farm. This additiona will help Nova Scotia Power to purchase up to 240 MW from private renewable energy providers to power up to 60,000 homes.
ABC News reports that landholders near Silverton in New South Wales had signed land leases with Epuron to place wind turbines on their land. The State Government has determined this act is against their grazing leases and has forcibly taken the land back. The property owners’ solicitor says that it is not so much being forced of the land as it is what they could have sold the property for, and the fact it has been their land for generations. Meanwhile, Silverton Village Committee is using a ballot system to gauge villagers’ opinions on a proposed wind farm in the area.