GOODHUE WIND TRUTH
Facts and truths about Wind Energy and Turbines
New Information Posted 8/31/10!
New Information Posted 8/31/10!
Goodhue Wind Truth
This
Website contains facts and information pertaining to the affects of the
Wind Industry. It presents the "other side". Please feel free to read
and navigate through the data. All information is based on actual
facts and is public knowledge.
As you read and study wind energy, you will begin to see the poor economic of this type of green energy. It will not stop nor replace nuclear, coal or oil. You'll see it cannot stop increasing emissions. You will begin to see Wind energy carries its own set of pollution which is detrimental to humans and animals. Health effects caused by low-frequency noise is one side affect, but not the worst. EMF (Electromagnetic Field) and dirty voltage are far worse!
If this was truly "GREEN" it wouldn't have a negative effects on people or animals. If harmless, then the Wind Developers should prove this to us. Show us the data from post studies of existing Wind Warms here in our State. Show us post studies on property values, health effects, wildlife, agriculture, ground voltage levels, livestock and the environment. Where are these studies?
As you read and study wind energy, you will begin to see the poor economic of this type of green energy. It will not stop nor replace nuclear, coal or oil. You'll see it cannot stop increasing emissions. You will begin to see Wind energy carries its own set of pollution which is detrimental to humans and animals. Health effects caused by low-frequency noise is one side affect, but not the worst. EMF (Electromagnetic Field) and dirty voltage are far worse!
If this was truly "GREEN" it wouldn't have a negative effects on people or animals. If harmless, then the Wind Developers should prove this to us. Show us the data from post studies of existing Wind Warms here in our State. Show us post studies on property values, health effects, wildlife, agriculture, ground voltage levels, livestock and the environment. Where are these studies?
We challenge you to study Windustry! Experience the truth!
"Wind Energy is "Green Politics" and NOT a "Green Solution"! We are trading one type of pollution for another. Find out why by researching and reading data on this website and other links.
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IMPORTANT COUNTY ELECTIONS:
Please take a look at our Voter Guide for Industrial Wind. We encourage everyone to Vote this November. Please elect someone who represents your interests. We do not believe that incumbent Commissioners are representing the people on the issue of industrial wind.
District 2 sitting incumbent is Samuelson
District 4 sitting incumbent is Bryant
Please go to the Candidate Q & A Tab to read the surveys for each district. Each survey is two pages long. Read the 100 word comments that each candidate made.
We hope the Survey Voter Guide is helpful in your decision.
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VERY INTERESTING WEB BLOG, A MUST READ!
(This could very well be what we will have to live with every day)
Please take a moment and visit the following blog from a family in Dekalb, IL; who live 1400 ft from a wind turbine. Recently the family testified for greater setbacks, they were told by a Wind Developer their problems were due to a "poorly sited project".
Click here!
This is the exact statement made by representatives of National Wind, aka, Goodhue Wind, AWA Wind; pertaining to testimonies we received from residents living in the Fond Du Lac Wind farm. Wonder if "all" resident complaints about a wind farm are because of "a poorly sited project"!
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New documents, data and links posted on a regular basis. Look under all tabs for new information!
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WINDFALL exposes the dark side of wind energy development and the potential for highly profitable financial scams. Click here to learn more.
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All up coming meetings and tasks are posted on the ACTION ITEMS tab!
About Us:
We are a group of neighbors committed to the proper development of the proposed industrial wind projects in Goodhue county. We would like to preserve our rural character and land so that it will be worthy to future generations and not take away from the quality of life we enjoy today. We support the responsible exploration and development of renewable energy. We are not against wind power development. We want to ensure that what has led to failure in previous projects all over the country does not happen here. While working through the proposed projects in the area, we are educating ourselves and the community on the many aspects of industrial wind power. We are asking for the County Commissioners, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and the Minnesota Department of Health to create respectful and responsible setback regulations for siting wind turbines. We are dedicated to preserving safety, health, property values, economic viability, environmental integrity and quality of life in Goodhue, MN and in surrounding townships.
Our Community:
The city of Goodhue has a growing population of just fewer than 1,000. Goodhue was incorporated April 2, 1897. The agricultural land in Goodhue County is some of the most productive land in the country and does not require irrigation. This valuable resource is worth protecting.
Projected Wind Projects:
The Geronimo wind development stretches out east and west of Goodhue on along county road 9. It also, stretches along hwy 58 toward Red Wing. This industrial wind development will consist of up to 30 - 1.5 MW turbines for a rated capacity of 50 MW. Typical turbine dimensions will be approximately 400' tall with a blade diameter in excess of 300'.
The National Wind / Goodhue Wind LLC / AWA Goodhue LLC development stretches from Goodhue, Zumbrota, Hader and Vasa. This industrial wind development will consist of up to 60 (or more) 1.5 MW turbines for a rated capacity of 78 MW.
Both footprints are constantly changing.
Why Goodhue:
Goodhue was chosen because there is room in the existing transmission lines in the area.
Our concerns for the Community:
The concerns for the community stem from issues and complaints that residents of existing industrial wind farms are forced to live with on a daily basis all over the country. We are concerned that the state does not have adequate regulation in place to protect the community, protect our quality of life, safety and health and to prevent the degradation of property value. One other concern is the future of the environment and wildlife in the area. As reported in WI, wildlife is driven away from wind farms. A report was recently published by the Minnesota Department of Health that brings up many concerning facts, (a link to the report can be found on the documents tab), it recommends additional evaluations to ensure the safety and health of the public is protected and it references many sources that state setbacks from occupied dwellings should be greater than 0.6 miles. Current regulation allows wind turbines to be placed within 750 feet from property lines as long as the 50 dBa noise requirement is also met. The wind developers along with doctors and sound and vibration engineers all agree that 50 dBa is too loud and very intrusive to the surrounding residents but the state has not revised the requirements.
What Can We Do:
Please sign the petition (located on the Contact Us Tab) if you agree that responsible setbacks are needed. Call and write your County Commissioners, Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Members, State Representatives, the MNPUC and the Department of Health. The PUC gives the commissioners the right to create county specific regulations that are more stringent regulations for industrial wind developments. Please encourage your commissioners to take advantage of this right. Contact information for the PUC and our County Commissioners can be found on this website under Representative Contacts tab. Protect your family, rights and property values! SPEAK UP! MAKE YOURSELF BE HEARD!
Also, contact your local Newspaper and write editorials. Talk to people in your community. find out what is happening and how it will affect you. Most of all, DON'T SIGN A CONTRACT! Educate yourself, do research. Wind developers have projected to build 10,000 megwatts of Wind Farms in the State of MN. We will no longer be know as the state of "10,000 lakes", but rather the sate of "10,000 Turbines"!
Our Beautiful Countryside Today without Turbines!
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