GOODHUE WIND TRUTH
Facts and truths about Wind Energy and Turbines
New Information Posted 01/04/12
New Information Posted 01/04/12
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. To learn more about Goodhue Wind Truth, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
We wish to Welcome everyone to Goodhue Wind Truth website, especially friends in other counties across Minnesota.
As you read and study wind energy, you will begin to see the poor economics of this type of green energy. It will not stop nor replace nuclear, coal or oil. You'll also 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 and shadow flicker is a side affect, but not the worst. EMF (Electromagnetic Field (EMF) and dirty voltage are far worse!
If this wind energy was truly "GREEN," it wouldn't have a negative effects on people and/or animals. If harmless, then the wind developers should prove this to us. Show us the data from post studies done on existing wind turbine developments here in Minnesota. Show us post studies on property values, health effects, wildlife, agriculture, ground voltage levels, livestock and the environment. Where are these studies?
We wish to Welcome everyone to Goodhue Wind Truth website, especially friends in other counties across Minnesota.
As you read and study wind energy, you will begin to see the poor economics of this type of green energy. It will not stop nor replace nuclear, coal or oil. You'll also 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 and shadow flicker is a side affect, but not the worst. EMF (Electromagnetic Field (EMF) and dirty voltage are far worse!
If this wind energy was truly "GREEN," it wouldn't have a negative effects on people and/or animals. If harmless, then the wind developers should prove this to us. Show us the data from post studies done on existing wind turbine developments here in Minnesota. 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 the wind industry! 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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New documents, data and links posted on a regular basis. Look under all tabs for new
information!
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Belle Creek Township sued by big wind
Wednesday January 04, 2012
Submitted by Terri Washburn on Tue, 01/03/2012
Belle Creek Township is working with a Minneapolis law firm to deal with a lawsuit by Goodhue Wind, LLC. They are being sued for “declaratory judgment” and “injunctive relief”.
Chad Ryan, the township’s chairman, told the Kenyon Leader on Tuesday that Belle Creek Township has been allowed a 14 day extension to provide a written response to the complaint. The extension was requested by the township because they were given 20 days to respond and that fell within the holidays, leaving little time to reasonably pursue the issue with their legal council.
The Belle Creek township board earlier voted to appeal a decision by the Public Utilities Commission that allows developer Goodhue Wind, LLC to proceed with a $179 million wind project in Goodhue County.
"People have not listened to us. Everybody's ignored us," Ryan said. "They're just plain ignoring what the people want."
Wednesday January 04, 2012
Submitted by Terri Washburn on Tue, 01/03/2012
Belle Creek Township is working with a Minneapolis law firm to deal with a lawsuit by Goodhue Wind, LLC. They are being sued for “declaratory judgment” and “injunctive relief”.
Chad Ryan, the township’s chairman, told the Kenyon Leader on Tuesday that Belle Creek Township has been allowed a 14 day extension to provide a written response to the complaint. The extension was requested by the township because they were given 20 days to respond and that fell within the holidays, leaving little time to reasonably pursue the issue with their legal council.
The Belle Creek township board earlier voted to appeal a decision by the Public Utilities Commission that allows developer Goodhue Wind, LLC to proceed with a $179 million wind project in Goodhue County.
"People have not listened to us. Everybody's ignored us," Ryan said. "They're just plain ignoring what the people want."
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The bounties of renewable energy need to stay at home
Article by: TIM KELLY, STEVE DRAZKOWSKI and JOHN HOWE
December 29, 2011
The wind project in Goodhue County featured in the Dec. 19 story continues to spark controversy and outrage among citizens living near the site where 50 giant wind turbines will be placed if Texas billionaire T. Boone Pickens has his way.
Article by: TIM KELLY, STEVE DRAZKOWSKI and JOHN HOWE
December 29, 2011
The wind project in Goodhue County featured in the Dec. 19 story continues to spark controversy and outrage among citizens living near the site where 50 giant wind turbines will be placed if Texas billionaire T. Boone Pickens has his way.
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Shirley Wind
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Shirley Wind
Must see video from residents of Glenmore, Wi who live next to a small wind farm of 8 turbines put up by Shirley Wind. Glenmore is located south of Green Bay, WI. People need to become educated to the nasty side of wind energy.
Click this link to view the video.
Click this link to view the video.
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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, and 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 Goodhue Wind; pertaining to testimonies we received from residents living in the Fond du Lac Wind farm. Wonder if "all" the resident's complaints about a wind farm are because of "a poorly sited project"!
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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:
Concerns for the community stem from issues and complaints that residents of existing industrial wind turbine developments 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, to protect our quality of life, safety and health and to prevent the degradation of property values. 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 Commission Members, State Representatives, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), and the Minnesota Department of Health.
The MPUC 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 MPUC 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 newspapers 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 and do the research. Wind developers are projected to build 10,000 megwatts of industrial wind developments in the State of MN. We will no longer be known as the state of "10,000 lakes", but rather the state of "10,000 turbines"!
Our Beautiful Countryside Today without Turbines!
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