Massachusetts Wind Developer Seeks Exemption From Municipal Permit Requirement
Posted on Mar 29, 2011 in Land Use, Permitting, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Massachusetts Wind Developer Seeks Exemption From Municipal Permit Requirement
Cape Vineyard Electric Cooperative hopes to bypass a special permit required by the town of Brewster, Massachusetts, for the construction of two municipal wind turbines based on the location of the turbines on municipal property and in an industrial zoning area. In early March, the Brewster planning board failed to grant or deny the permit request, a hung jury resulted and effectively...
Unusual Corridor of Land Request in North Dakota
Posted on Mar 28, 2011 in Land Use, Permitting, Project Development | Comments Off on Unusual Corridor of Land Request in North Dakota
Minnkota Power Cooperative has requested an unusually narrow corridor of land on which to build a new 260-mile power line from west-central North Dakota to Grand Forks. While corridor requests may be up to six miles wide, Minnkota’s recent application was for 1,000 feet, a unique move that may reduce the cooperative’s siting expenses the AP reports.
Governor’s Support of Vermont Electric Cooperative’s Wind Project Leads to Protests
Posted on Feb 25, 2011 in Environmental, Land Use, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Governor’s Support of Vermont Electric Cooperative’s Wind Project Leads to Protests
Peter Shumlin, Vermont’s new governor, announced his support for the $150 million wind project several weeks ago, but opponents continue to argue that the project’s benefits do not outweigh its environmental costs. On the other hand, supporters argue that the project will provide tax relief and clean power for 20,000 homes. See Bloomberg for more on this story.
Controversy Over Plans to Build Wind Turbines in Massachusetts
Posted on Feb 10, 2011 in Land Use, Project Development, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on Controversy Over Plans to Build Wind Turbines in Massachusetts
The Cape and Vineyard Electric Cooperative plans to install two turbines in Brewster, but many residents object based on their concerns related to noise and property values. According to coop sources, only one person lives within 1,800 feet of the project site. For more on this story, see the Cape Cod Times article.
East Kentucky Power Cooperative Involved in Switchgrass Project
Posted on Dec 27, 2010 in Innovation/Efficiency, Land Use, Renewable Energy | Comments Off on East Kentucky Power Cooperative Involved in Switchgrass Project
The AP reports on a biofuel program involving switchgrass, a native Kentucky grass, and the participation of East Kentucky Power Cooperative.
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