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Wind energy will probably be the fastest-moving renewable energy story in 2005. In October 2004, President Bush extended the production tax credits (PTC) for renewable energy sources through December 31, 2005. This ushered in a fresh gust of ambitious wind farms around the US. Many projects are planned, but due to uncertain subsidies past 2005 many may never actually be built.
http://notes.sej.org/sej/tipsheet.nsf/0/80ea581dbb3fa16086256f8000827b02?OpenDocument
Eyesores or clean machines? Environmentalists are split over the giant energy-producing towers popping up in Maryland and other states.
The Wichita Eagle column that this letter challenges can be found (courtesy of David Roberson - MA & Larry Patton - KS) can be found at: http://www.kansas.com/mld/eagle/news/local/10503909.htm
You might find this statement I’ve just written as part of a much larger piece of interest, for it distills for me the essence of our problems with the wind industry. The text forms the basis for other issues—tax sheltering schemes, coal plant efficiency, property devaluation, noise and light nuisances, destruction of heritage views, etc. Perhaps others will find it useful:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=13505645&BRD=1304&PAG=461&dept_id=180485&rfi=6
Note: This was pertinent when considering our local 35-foot height ordinance. UPC Wind Partners claimed the purpose of the height limit was only for reach of fire safety equipment and didn't apply to wind towers. (In fact the ordinance is also to protect the rural character of the town).
Ladies & Gentlemen: Here's something very clever from Mike Winkler that should brighten your day! Glenn Schleede
http://www.geocities.com/toniwinkler/Stop_taxfarms.html
A sampling of wind opponents in Europe
"Letters from estate agents and solicitors relating to property transaction impacted by the proximity of wind farms" (this website is in the UK)