NAPLES VALLEY BRISTOL HILLS ASSOCIATION

AG Andrew Cuomo Launches Investigation into Wind Power Companies Conduct Across Upstate NY

2008-07-16T09:05:00.002-04:00

Allegations of Improper Dealings with Public Officials and Anti-Competitive Practices

Subpoenas Served on First Wind/UPC Wind and Noble Environmental Power, LLC

Click here to read the Article

http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/2008/july/july15a_08.html

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South Bristol Celebrates 170 years!

2008-07-13T11:38:00.003-04:00

Come one...come all to the 170th birthday celebration for the Town of South Bristol on July 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The event will be held in the hamlet of Bristol Springs on Route 64 at the location of the Highway Department.

There will be food and drink provided by the Naples Fire Department, music by Ev n Bri, displays from the South Bristol Historical Society, Bristol Mountain, Bristol Harbour and others. NYS Assemblyman Joe Errigo will be present, along with the Town Board and Planning Board.

The South Bristol Historical Society Museum, at the old Grange Building on route 64 in Bristol Springs, will be open during the birthday celebration. Come see some local history! Museum is also open throughout the summer on Sunday afternoons from 12-3 p.m.

Join the South Bristol Historical Society for their PANCAKE BREAKFAST July 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This event will be held at the museum in Bristol Springs. Adults $6.00, children 4-12 yrs $3 , and children 3 and under free. Tickets may be purchased at the door, at the South Bristol celebration, or you may reserve your tickets by calling 374-8068.

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A Letter to Attorney General Andrew Cuomo - by Jim Sawicki

2008-07-03T11:32:00.002-04:00

As a taxpayer, US citizen and lifelong resident of NYS, I am writing you objecting to the criminal activities associated with industrial wind development in NYS.

Our elected officials are being bamboozled by the industrial wind interests to believe that commercial/industrial wind projects are “friendly”, green and renewable. This is very misleading and incomplete information.

This industry is engaged in many illegal activities, supported by our elected officials that are supposed to be representing NYS citizens NOT the commercial wind interests, with their lobbyists, multi-national corporations and misleading and incomplete information (propaganda).

The corruption, deceit and disregard for proper procedure and laws by this industry should not be tolerated for one second. I personally know highly respected people with the highest level of integrity that possess information related to industrial wind’s illegal activities. They have already offered to meet with you on their time and dime. I strongly recommend you accept their offer.

A timely investigation is needed.

Legal rights of NYS citizens have already been abused and continue to be threatened by industrial/commercial wind companies that are allowed to do as they please through ignorant and/or bamboozled local governments AND their incomplete and misleading claims that have incorrectly affected the public’s and decision-makers’ views.

NYS citizens need your help to defend our legal rights and stop this madness!

Thank you for your consideration of this very important matter.

Respectfully,
Jim Sawicki

Senator Schumer Visit to the Bliss Industrial Wind Project

2008-07-03T10:57:00.003-04:00

Please watch video to the end - don't forget to turn up the sound.
Senator Schumer would like to hear our opinions on wind energy.

You can contact Senator Schumer by clinking on this link:
http://www.senate.gov/~schumer/SchumerWebsite/contact/contact.html

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When will Iberdrola take over the World?

2008-07-03T09:56:00.002-04:00

Spain's energy giant Iberdrola filed an investors' day presentation with the Spanish market regulator, CNMV, on Wednesday, stating that it aims to splash out on investments and internationalize the group even further, Thomson Merger News reports. It is ready to spend €25 billion (US$39 billion) in total between now and 2010, to achieve its growth objectives, which involves expansion in Latin America, the US, Canada and the U.K. Click on link for entire article http://www.emii.com/Articles/1965949/Energy/Energy-Articles/Iberdrola-To-Spend-39B-To-Grow.aspx

Ignacio Galan, chairman and chief executive of Scottish Power's parent firm Iberdrola, discussed the deal with Mr Salmond over the phone yesterday and met with finance secretary John Swinney. Click on link for entire article

http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/700-million-coal-supply-deal.4251445.jp

The Spanish renewable energy company offers €175 million for the remaining shares of the Greek wind developer.

http://media.cleantech.com/3054/iberdrola-bids-for-rest-of-wind-developer-rokas

Just reading these headlines will turn your stomach!

http://www.emii.com/Search.aspx?SearchStr=iberdrola

There are many more links - just do some interent searching yourself - Iberdrola is everywhere - they are not just blowing in the wind! ... coal, gas, electric, wind - what else?

If we don't stop them soon, Iberdrola will own the World!

Happy Independence Day to All!

State gives a bit on Iberdrola

2008-07-02T22:17:00.004-04:00

What a misleading headline in today's D&C. Don't let the headline fool you. The PSC has NOT made their final recommendation regarding the Iberdrola takeover. There are still many conditions to be agreed upon by both the PSC and Iberdrola before the purchase of Energy East. Here is the link to the article: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008807020344

Make sure to read the online comments after the article - you can easily login to the D&C website if you would also like to comment.

To Quote Sen. Charles Schumer in todays's D&C, "Done correctly, this merger can reduce costs and make New York a leader in providing clean, cheap wind power."

CHEAP? Who is Chuck Schumer kidding? What is so "cheap" about the turbines in Prattsburgh and Cohocton? hmm...... At approx $2.5M EACH, I hardly call that cheap! Let's see, last count there was approx 37 or 38 "cheap wind power" turbines - Mr. Schumer, do the math! Mr. Schumer, why do only 5 of the turbines have blades? Mr. Schumer, will they ever turn? Mr. Schumer, who paid for the turbines on top of our hills? In other words, where did the $$ come from? Mr. Schumer, exactly who will benefit from the "cheap wind power". Mr. Schumer, what happened to our pristine views? Mr. Schumer, have you driven on Main Street in Naples heading south lately? Again, I ask, what is so cheap about wind power?

If you have not yet taken the time to write the PSC to voice your opinion, decision time is close, in fact, sorry for the short notice but the deadline to voice your opinion in Thursday, July 3rd.

Hon. Jaclyn A. Brilling
Secretary to the Commission
New York State Public Service Commission
Fax: (518) 486-6081
secretary@dps.state.ny.us

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Chairman Brown - Iberdrola and Energy East

2008-06-25T09:02:00.004-04:00

Another excerpt from one of our NVBHA Members to Chairman Brown, NYS-PSC:

Thank you for considering my views, below, on the wind farms in the Naples and Cohocton Hills and the pending acquisition of RGE/NYSEG by Iberdrola.

I'm a believer in the free market. I'm also a believer in finding new energy sources for our area and our nation.

But I also believe that community interests must be balanced with the imperatives of the market. The Iberdrola deal doesn't make the cut at any level.

Few in the community were consulted. Deals were crafted in secret and one day, towers went up. And after the towers, a 100- foot wide swath of gigantic utility poles across sixteen miles of beautiful landscape was announced.

There is no benefit to local residents, except landowners, in this deal.

Power won't be cheaper for us, (wind power isn't a consistent source of power), jobs won't be created locally, it won't add measurable tax revenues to local schools, and perhaps worst of all, our scenic viewscapes -- which add mightily to the tourism revenues in the area -- are being marred forever by these huge turbines and proposed utility poles.

The economic vitality of the area is closely tied to its beauty. Mar the natural environment and you're left with little to attract hikers, bikers, skiers, kayakers, and Sunday drivers who bring dollars to the community. You also add one more reason for companies to decide not to relocate here and for young people to move away.

Iberdrola has a reputation in Europe and North Africa both as an innovator and emerging monopoly. When a winter ice storm knocks out power lines, and folks don't have light or heat, think about who you're going to call for repairs. RGE may have had its challenges, but they've performed well in times of crisis. Will Iberdrola feel it needs to take care of folks who don't live in their backyard?

It's a botched deal all around.

I urge you to uphold Judge Epstein's recommendation to reject this deal.

There is no real benefit in this deal to NYS citizens, only to the commercial wind interests at great taxpayer and ratepayer expense.

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What is the NYS Public Service Commission’s Role?

2008-06-25T08:48:00.005-04:00

An excerpt from one of our NVBHA members to Chairman Brown of the PSC.

The NYS Public Service Commission’s role is to protect NYS citizens.

Administrative Law Judge Rafael Epstein has recommended that PSC members reject Iberdrola’s acquisition of Energy East (RG&E and NYSEG) as there is no public benefit to the acquisition and in fact would violate Public Service Law, Article 70. They would be breaking one of their own laws put in place to protect the citizens of NYS!

THE PSC should be allowed to do its job on behalf of NY citizens without lobbying interference from politicians, like Sen. Charles Schumer. Senator Schumer is either ignorant to the widely and easily accessible, scientific information on industrial/commercial wind’s problems and
ineffectiveness, or has already been bamboozled by the commercial wind interests’ incomplete and misguided propaganda.

We strongly oppose handing over control of our power grid to a foreign entity. We are asking you to uphold Judge Epstein’s recommendation to reject this deal. The people of NY State deserve our laws to be upheld. There is no real benefit in this deal to NYS citizens, only to the
commercial wind interests at great taxpayer and ratepayer expense.

What good is commercial/industrial wind if it does virtually nothing to eliminate use of fossil fueled electricity generation or reduce CO2 emissions? What good is it when it negatively affects communities’ health, safety, property values and quality of living? What good is industrial /commercial wind when all it has done is pit neighbor against neighbor and split communities apart? We need to place our focus and resources on renewable alternatives that will deliver the goods, based on science, not misleading and incomplete data.

NVBHA Board Meeting June 17th at 7 pm

2008-06-12T09:39:00.002-04:00

Choices, Choices, Choices... 3 meetings scheduled for Tuesday the 17th.

1. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo in Watertown
2. Cohocton Monthly Board Meeting in Atlanta
3. Naples Valley Bristol Hills Association Board Meeting at the South Bristol Town Hall

Which meeting will you be attending?

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Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Forum on 6/17/08

2008-06-10T12:52:00.003-04:00

Andrew M. Cuomo is coming to Watertown on June 17 to host a community forum.

In a recent letter to local leaders, Mr. Cuomo said he wants to discuss "priority issues, such as environmental protection, health care, consumer protection, civil rights, workers rights and student lending."

The attorney general and his staff also will answer questions from audience members.

Food and refreshments will be served.

The forum will be at 7 p.m. at Case Middle School, 1237 Washington St., Watertown, NY

Mr. Cuomo asks people who plan to attend to let his office know by calling 448-4814 or e-mailing at communityaffairs@oag.state.ny.us

Please send an email to nvbhagroup@gmail.com if you are planning to go & would like to car pool.

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The EMINENT DOMAIN You Tube Videos are Available

2008-05-31T14:57:00.002-04:00

The EMINENT DOMAIN You Tube Videos are now posted on the web and available to be viewed from the Cohocton Wind Watch site.

Visit http://cohoctonwindwatch.org/ and click on the links from the right column under the EMINENT DOMAIN logo.

If you want to bookmark all the You Tube Videos from the Prattsburgh Public Hearing,
go to: http://www.batr.org/industrialwind/eminentdomain.html

The You Tube EMINENT DOMAIN Public Hearing Prattsburgh, NY url is:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BA04665A7154A591

For viewing the EMINENT DOMAIN Prattsburgh Law Meeting, go to:
http://www.batr.org/industrialwind/upcvideos.html

The You Tube EMINENT DOMAIN Law Meeting Prattsburgh, NY url is:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=5C98AA5067D75256

CWW has received inquires on how to help.

The following is a recap:

5/29/2008

Edward D. Cerra of Dillenbeck Road was kind enough to provide the following summary of the May 22 Public Hearing in Prattsburgh concerning condemnation proceedings against the remaining property owners who have resisted signing easements for Windfarm Prattsburgh.

Due to the large attendance, the meeting was held at the town fire hall, which was full to near capacity.

After a recap by First Wind on the proposed location and properties involved, residents and owners were allowed three minutes each to voice their opinions.

There is no doubt that the eminent domain issue has fueled a larger controversy than the wind turbine project itself. There were a handful of supporters of the turbines, one of which sold a parcel of land to First Wind for double its appraised value. Other supporters live in the town proper and are not directly affected by the construction or the site of the turbines, and they do not pay the largest share of the property tax base.

The majority of those in attendance were, by far, opposed to the eminent domain issue, evidenced by both by their comments and the outbursts and applause of the crowd. Resident after resident lambasted the board for their willingness to accept First Wind's request, as speaker after speaker reminded the board that they work for the residents and property owners, not for First Wind. Many land owners, who are not residents and whose land is directly affected by the eminent domain issue, spoke out about the irresponsibility of the board. All were notified by certified mail by UPC regarding the eminent domain meeting on April 22nd, but these letters arrived one day before the meeting….too late to travel and attend.

Many residents accused the board of profiting from the project and not doing enough research to acquire the knowledge of a project of this magnitude. Some even compared it to Rochester's Fast Ferry project, which is still being paid by the taxpayers of NY. The only board members who had the sense enough to vote NO ( Mr. Kula and Mr. Shick) until more facts could be brought to the table, were out voted by Supervisor McConnell, and board members Stacey Bottoni and Sharon Quigley at last month's meeting. Residents were not allowed to speak at that meeting.

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The Board has to publish its "findings and determinations" within 90 days of the hearing. The determination and findings must sets forth:

1. The public use to be served
2. The reason for the location
3. The general effect
4. Other relevant factors.

If, as expected, the Board "finds" to condemn the properties, the "condemnees" have 30 days from the "notice of publication" to appeal. People from all across the state have been sending financial and emotional support to help those whose land is threatened. All donations should be sent to Advocates for Prattsburgh Box 221, Prattsburgh NY 14873

Inquiries should be directed to Nancy Wahlstrom emanancyw@empacc.net (607) 522-4418

In the wind: Eminent domain proceedings

2008-05-31T14:53:00.002-04:00

Article from the Daily Messenger, Thursday, May 29th
http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x1218083233

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Wind farm opponents demand investigation

2008-05-31T14:50:00.002-04:00

Article from May 12 Daily Messenger
http://www.mpnnow.com/towns/naples/x101647983

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Patience wears thin in Iberdrola bid

2008-05-23T09:56:00.001-04:00

For those of you that did not read yesterday's article in the D & C, just click on the link below

This is the article from May 22, 2008

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080522/BUSINESS/805220332/1001

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Is the PSC looking out for the Consumer?

2008-05-14T23:10:00.002-04:00

Here is a link from the May 11th, 2008 Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, NY) Letters to the Editor section submitted by one of our NVBHA members. Your comments to the D&C are appreciated and can help our cause.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080511/OPINION03/805110343/1040/OPINION#pluckcomments

Here is text from the editorial -

PSC looking out for the consumer

Regarding Iberdrola's proposed acquisition of Energy East, the Public Service Commission is doing exactly what it was mandated to do by the state Legislature. That is, to keep control of electricity distribution separate from electricity generation — Iberdrola's wind developments.

Industrial wind power has not lived up to its claims in real- world operation. Conventional power plants must be kept on constant standby — using fossil fuel and emitting carbon dioxide — for when the wind doesn't blow. No green benefit there. Actual electricity production averages 15 percent to 30 percent of capacity at best. Wind power is unreliable, unpredictable and expensive, with many negative effects. Go to www.wind-watch.org for a real eye-opening experience.

Iberdrola will be making far more money than it will be investing in New York and taking those profits out of the United States. The PSC is protecting the common citizens' interests, not that of big business.

Please Join us on Sunday

2008-05-13T15:57:00.008-04:00

The Citizen Power Alliance has organized a state wide gathering at Letchworth Park. Many similar organizations from across the state and some politicians have been invited to attend.

The Citizen Power Alliance picnic and working session will begin for early birds arriving at 10:00 AM. The main meeting will get underway shortly after NOON and should last till dinner time. (5-6:00 PM) Please bring your own picnic food, beverage & utensils.

There will be plenty of time to socialize and getting acquainted, but for the Citizen Power Alliance to become a force within New York State, functional organizing roles and practical ways of achieving needed objectives must be developed.

Directions to Letchworth State Park - Middle Falls Pavilion - can be found on: http://nyfalls.com/letchworth-main.html

This site provides a Google map so that everyone can map from where they are coming from. Once they are near the area then they would take route #436, take a right onto Denton Corners Rd. to the CASTILE ENTRANCE to the Park (this is the South West Entrance) the Middle Falls Pavilion is approximately 1-1/2 to 2 miles inside the park. This is the closest Entrance to Middle Falls Pavilion. Vehicle Fee at the Gate is $6.00 Phone Letchworth Park is 585-493-3600.

The Citizen Power Alliance is a coalition of independent groups organized to promote sound energy and environmental policy. CPA holds public officials and regulators accountable, while seeking the protection of the public interest.

Call if you have any questions, (585) 534-5581. citizenpoweralliance@gmail.com

Please visit these links for more information

http://citizenpoweralliance.org/

http://cohoctonwindwatch.org/

Hope to see you on Sunday at Letchworth at the Middle Falls Pavilion!

Another Powerline Project in Wyoming County NY

2008-05-08T23:32:00.011-04:00

This article from April 25, 2008

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080425/BUSINESS/80425023/1003

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UPC/First Wind has two projects in Ontario County

2008-05-04T18:10:00.001-04:00

Note from this D&C article the following: They include plans by Massachusetts-based First Wind for two projects in Ontario County

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080504/BUSINESS/805040307/1001

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Official: State targeting polluters

2008-04-17T15:51:00.000-04:00

In the settlement, Rochester Gas and Electric Corp. agreed to close its Russell Station generating plant, which state officials had termed a major source of air pollutants, including those that many scientists believe contribute to warming of the atmosphere.

The utility agreed that if it replaced the facility, it would build a modern natural gas-fired plant. If RG&E is sold, or if another company buys Russell Station, the agreement would be binding, she said.

Three of Russell Station's four boilers are shut down, with the fourth one scheduled for closure in early May, Kennedy said. The future of the facility is wrapped up in the possible purchase of RG&E's parent company, Energy East, by the Spanish energy firm Iberdrola.

(Click to read entire article)

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RG&E purchase may be in trouble, Iberdrola chief says

2008-04-15T14:44:00.001-04:00

The purchase of Rochester Gas & Electric’s parent company by a Spanish energy giant may be in jeopardy.

Ibedrola S.A. Chairman Ignacio Sanchez Galan said this week that unreasonable conditions imposed by the New York state Public Service Commission might cause the company to reconsider its plans to purchase Maine-based Energy East Corp. for $4.5 billion.

Iberdrola already has taken some sizable steps to gain New York’s approval for the deal. On March 14, the company agreed to several Public Service Commission conditions, including putting up for bid and selling the RG&E Russell Station power generating plant in Greece and four other plants.

The company also agreed to spend more than $100 million over the next three years developing wind-generated power in New York state and to review its remediation plans and schedules for its Beebee Station and Andrews Street site with the city of Rochester.

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NVBHA Board Meeting April 15th at 7 pm

2008-04-11T11:30:00.004-04:00

We are having an Open NVBHA Board Meeting April 15th at 7 pm at the South Bristol Town Hall.

We welcome all questions / comments / suggestions / information that you may have.

Please let us know by email if you plan on attending nvbhagroup@gmail.com click here

Please feel free to comment to any of the posts.

If you have photos to share on our Blog, please email them to us.

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Wind Farm Meeting Tonight in Hamlin

2008-04-10T10:58:00.006-04:00

We are not alone in our fight - click on the link to read the article in yesterday's Democrat & Chronicle. At the end of the article scroll through the comments - there are both pros and cons (of course). The meeting tonight in Hamlin was also mentioned on Channel 8 morning news.

Please Step Up and Post your Comment at the end of the article about Naples, South Bristol, Cohocton, Prattsburgh & Italy and the issues we are facing. We need all the media attention we can get - if you post a comment in the D & C, you will be helping us spread the word.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080409/NEWS01/804090361

The meeting tonight in Hamlin was also mentioned on Channel 8 morning news - we wonder if they will be there reporting? If you recall, Channel 8 came to our Town Meeting with RG&E back in November. Watch the Channel 8 News 11:00 news tonight and the AM News tomorrow.

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Iberdrola to reconsider Energy East buy if NY court conditions not reasonable

2008-04-10T09:04:00.000-04:00

MADRID, Apr. 10, 2008 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) -- Iberdrola SA (OOTC:IBDSF) (OOTC:IBDRY) would reconsider its planned buy of Energy East (NYSE:EAS) , for some 6 billion euros, if the conditions imposed by the New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) are 'not reasonable,' ABC reported, citing comments by Iberdrola chairman Ignacio Sanchez Galan.

'If the conditions are reasonable, we hope to complete the acquisition before the third quarter of the year,' in line with the original deadline set by the Basque utility, he added.

Over the last few months press reports have flagged that the deal could be blocked by the NYPSC on concerns about a possible carve-up of Iberdrola's assets in the event of a takeover bid.

The utility has reportedly been in the sights of EDF, perhaps in a joint offensive with core shareholder Actividades de Construccion y Serivicios SA, although more recently a domestic tie-up between Iberdrola and Gas Natural SDG SA (NYSE:GNN) has been tipped as the most likely scenario.

ABC noted that the NYPSC is the only authoritative body in the U.S. which has not given the green light to the East Energy (OOTC:EECFF) (TSXV:EEC) buy, a deal which is key to Iberdrola's expansion plans in the U.S.

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Results of Randy Kuhl Town Hall Meetings

2008-04-07T18:15:00.002-04:00

Thank you to everyone that took time from their day to attend one of the Town Hall Meetings on Friday. The format was a little different than we expected. Rather than Mr. Kuhl talking to us as a group, he gave each of us an opportunity to meet him & discuss one-on-one our concerns.

Many of us spoke with Mr Kuhl in regards to the RG&E powerline issues, wind turbines and the SCIDA issues we are facing.

His response to each of us was that he could not help us as these were local issues. We told him that we have already contacted our local officials. He then advised that we contact Dale Volker and Joseph Errigo. They are the representatives for Naples - zip code 14512

Here is there contact information:

Senator Dale M. Volker
Chairman of the New York State Senate Codes Committee 59th Senate District

http://www.senatorvolker.com/59/Contact.aspx

Assemblyman Joseph A. Errigo
130th Assembly District

http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=130&sh=map

Below are the links to find contact information for your representative if your zip code is something other than 14512

for the Assembly: http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/

for the Senate: http://www.senate.state.ny.us/senatehomepage.nsf/senators?OpenForm

Remember, our group began when we opposed RG & E. We have put them on hold (for a short time), but they will be back. Since November approx 27 wind turbines have been constructed. Take a ride south on West Hollow Road from Cty RD 34 in South Bristol to the Village of Naples & you can count them all.

The Town of Italy is now being faced with pressures to Re-Zone Residential Land to Industrial Land so more of these turbines can be built.

If and when these turbines ever produce electricity, how will the power be carried? Good question... Perhaps we should ask Energy East, aka RG&E and NYSE&G although they stated last November that the Overhead Power Lines have nothing to do with the wind turbines. hmmm.... makes you wonder doesn't it?

The "core" group of the NVBHA have been busy these past few months. But, a few of us cannot do this work alone - if you care, there is an easy way for you to help. Just by writing a simple letter or email or fax to these two gentleman above and let them know how you feel about the issues we are facing. We need as many people as possible to write, call, fax or email. Don't worry about spelling or using the right words - our representatives need to know that we are concerned and opposed to what is happening in our community. They need to hear what we say & we need to say it from the heart. The "pro" wind companies are urging these same gentleman to extend the energy tax credits. Please help us and to urge our congressmen to stop the energy tax credits for the wind companies.

Mr Kuhl also suggested that we contact the Andrew Cuomo, the NYS Attorney General, at
http://www.oag.state.ny.us/complaints/complaints.html

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The ‘green field’

2008-04-07T08:11:00.000-04:00

The five partners will offer their services to anyone who needs advice on environmental issues, such as a town weighing a proposal for a wind farm or big-box, a business that needs help with permits, or environmental organizations trying to reach the public.

(Click to read entire article)

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