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San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
Wind developers botch noise standards. EverPower Wind Holdings used one calculation for phase one of the Buckeye Wind Farm and when proposing phase two they used an entirely different method to calculate noise. When asked why they did this by the OPSB, the acoustician said if the first method were used for phase two, the cumulative impact would prove to be too much noise for our rural area. I cannot speak for all project developers, but the one in my area is certainly not ethical. If this is happening in my area, how can I not assume it isn't happening elsewhere?— August 28, 2013 8:34 a.m.
San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
I will comment since you cleay are referring to my post. Yes, as a non participant I stand nothing to gain, but I wouldn't have signed my property rights away regardless. Research what leaseholders are complaining about, and don't assume I wasn't contacted by a wind developer to lease my land.— August 28, 2013 8:25 a.m.
San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
I know enough to know how to spell English correctly. And you... Not so much! You can slam me all you want. I attempted to remain respectful, but clearly class is not something you are familiar with. The people in my community have been fighting the largest industrial wind farm in Ohio, The Buckeye Wind Farm. I did my best to keep an open mind. After living with a family in the footprint of The Shirley Wind Farm for 1 month, I no longer COULD keep an open mind. I will assume you turn a profit off of this industry. Only a backwoods goof would get on here and spout your junk facts as credible information.— August 27, 2013 7:05 p.m.
San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
Please allow me to correct myself. I meant to say, a 500 ft industrial wind turbine can be as close as 1,250 ft from my home in Ohio. That's way too close considering most manufactures recommend a setback of 1,640 ft for safety reasons.— August 27, 2013 6:57 p.m.
San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
The negative effects of industrial wind complexes far surpasses any benefit. They are backed up by conventional power sources; therefore, they will never make us energy independent. What is the true purpose then? Are you making a profit off of this industry? It seems the only proponents have something to gain, leaving the rest of us with nothing other than properties devalued by up to 40%, depending on the distance one lives from IWT's. I don't think this has anything to do with kind hearted souls trying to save the planet. If that were the case, then why not host them on your property for free? This has everything to do with a "get rich quick" scam. My biggest complaint is the irresponsible siting of these projects. These 500 ft machines can be as close as 1,250 near my home in Ohio. Manufactures recommend a setback of 1,640 ft for safety reasons. It is just ridiculous what is going on right now. Squeezing these industrial machines where they do not belong!— August 27, 2013 6:42 p.m.
San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
And total energy for the U.S. is 6%.... Like I said, they produce next to nothing. Unless of course if you are reading statistics off of AWEA's website. Regardless, if industrial wind complexes are supposed to save the environment, then more R&D must be done to find a way to store the excess power, otherwise they are backed up by convential power. Which of course means the very source of energy (dirty coal) that the "greenies" are claiming to fight against is being used to spin the blades when the wind isn't blowing. I can't speak for California, but Ohio ranks 37th in being compatable for wind "farm" development. Over 1,000 families will live in the shadow of the Buckeye Wind "Farm" in Ohio. That's a large number of people compared to many areas that host these projects. We have been fighting this since 2006. Like I said before, the beauty of the U.S. is that you can have your opinion and I can have mine. We will throw statistics around until dooms day because we will both get our information from what we feel are reliable sources. I can respect that. But I wish the reasoning behind these huge projects was to really save the planet. I just don't feel that's the case. There are over 100 of these 500 ft IWT's proposed for my area and only 5% of the leaseholders will have to live next to them.— August 25, 2013 5:41 p.m.
San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
Besides, when the wind doesn't blow, what do you think powers these massive machines, geesh!— August 25, 2013 1:48 p.m.
San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
Oh, you mean free as in the billions of dollars handed to this corrupt industry? No, not a NIMBY! I don't want these things in ANYBODY'S backyard! And who said anything about "back yard"? What about the side of my property & front of my property? My home will literally be surrounded if these projects in Ohio are built. I didn't move to an industrial area. If a pig farm were to move across the street, I would say, "Ok, this stinks but I did move to the country. This is to be expected." But I cannot accept an industrial wind complex being placed in an area not zoned for industrial purposes. Typical leftie at their best! Does your bumper sticker read, "Print baby print"....— August 25, 2013 1:44 p.m.
San Diego's backcountry fights wind turbines
Nocebo effect, really? So I suppose the thousands of VICTIMS around the globe are just so distraught over these massive noisy, flickering, property decimating, bird killing giants that their symptoms are "all in their head"??!! Wow. The bottom line is this, they do not produce enough energy to amount to squat! How's that for legal jargon?! I live in the proposed Buckeye Wind Farm in Ohio. I tried my best to keep an open mind; however, as a nonparticipating landowner, I literally could not find one benefit. Our country is going bankrupt, in fact already is. Are we really going to continue this corporate welfare? Yes, other forms of energy are subsized, but they actually work. There will always be having to hear the voices of those opposed and supporting, that is the beauty of our country, but compassion is a moral choice. People are suffering. They are abandoning their homes. Families don't do this without a darn good reason. I personally love my home. This is where i brought my little Summer and Khloe home from the hospital. We have custom everythig in our home. Not to mention nearly own it. I hope like heck I'm wrong about all the problems I suspect to occur when the wind farms in my area become operational, otherwise I too will abandon my home. God bless you folks that are living in this nightmare created by greed. Keep doing the good work. Eventually it will prevail.— August 25, 2013 8:06 a.m.