Planning board recommends one-year moratorium on wind projects in Clayton

The Jefferson County Planning Board on Tuesday voted to recommend that the Clayton Town Board extend its proposed moratorium on wind projects from six months to one year.Continue reading via this link to the Watertown Daily Times

Boldt Castle makes Martha Stewart fairy tale wedding venue list

 Boldt Castle 4th of July 2014

ALEXANDRIA BAY — Boldt Castle was recognized as an American fairy tale castle wedding venue by Martha Stewart Weddings, with its writers noting the area’s beauty. Continue reading via this link to the Watertown Daily Times

Proposed underwater power line would connect Upstate to NYC via Erie Canal, Hudson

That could improve the financial outlook for Upstate nuclear plants and wind farms, which are expected to be important for the success of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Developers will begin seeking regulatory approvals today to build a 260-mile underwater transmission line along the Erie Canal and Hudson River to carry electricity from Upstate nuclear plants, wind farms and other generators to New York City. Continue reading via this link to Syracuse.com

FERC JUDGE RULES THAT CALIFORNIA’S ENERGY CRISIS CONTRACT WITH IBERDROLA WAS PRODUCT OF FRAUD

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13, 2016 – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today applauded an Initial Decision issued by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Tuesday, which finds that Shell Energy North America (US) L.P. defrauded California during the negotiations of a long-term power contract signed during the energy crisis in May 2001. The Initial Decision also finds that the Shell contract, along with a contract the state signed with Iberdrola Renewables LLC in June 2001, burdened California consumers with more than $1.1 billion in excessive charges, including interest. The Initial Decision, if affirmed, paves the way for refunds for California consumers from Shell and Iberdrola Renewables for overcharges under long-term contracts executed during the energy crisis of 2000-2001.

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Wind developer: Study erroneously predicted turbine impact on Henderson

HENDERSON HARBOR — Apex Clean Energy contends flawed methodology was used by a study that predicts impact of the proposed Galloo Island Wind Farm on property values in the town of Henderson.

That’s because the model used for the study, which calculated Henderson could lose roughly $40 million in property value continue reading via this link to the Watertown Daily Times

Orleans Imposes 6-Month Moratorium On Wind Projects

Town of Orleans residents met Thursday to discuss the future of wind power in the town.

That's because of a request from Iberdrola Renewables to build a controversial wind farm along the St. Lawrence River. Continue reading via this link to WNYTV

Clayton’s executive session to discuss strategy raises eyebrows

CLAYTON — A Clayton Town Council meeting to interview a law firm in response to the Horse Creek wind project fell quickly into disarray as the board called a controversial executive session to discuss strategy.

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Energy reform: no easy path

While Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s Reforming the Energy Vision strategy was presented in the State of the State and budget address this year with commitments to eliminate coal emissions by 2020, the strategy, now about two years old, has attracted criticism from those who feel the governor’s administration has set unrealistic goals. Continue reading via this link to the Watertown Daily Times

Amid accusations, wind industry to receive new ethical code of conduct

ALBANY — After claims of bribery and intimidation of local officials, the state’s wind industry now has an updated code of conduct, and violators could face fines.

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office will announce Thursday a revised code of conduct for the wind energy industry. The code will deter improper relationships between government officials and wind development companies, according to Schneiderman. That could include benefits given to public officials and improperly sought land-use agreements.Continue reading via this link to POLITICO NEW YORK

Clayton board considers six-month moratorium on wind-related applications

CLAYTON — The Town Council withdrew its proposed ban on industrial turbines and introduced a local law on Wednesday that would impose a six-month moratorium on all wind-related applications.

The board will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. April 20 to get…

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Clayton board slows down to study options for fighting wind turbines

CLAYTON — The landscape has shifted for the Clayton Town Council, which is now considering multiple approaches to combat the Horse Creek Wind Farm.

One option that might be introduced during its meeting at 5 p.m. today would be to consider approving a six-month...

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Clarkson study: Henderson could lose up $40 million property value from Galloo Island wind project

HENDERSON HARBOR — A Henderson-funded study on the potential impact of the Galloo Island wind project found the town could face a total loss in property value of up to about $40 million because of the view of turbines. Continue reading via this link to thw Watertown Daily Times

Chateaugay school board blocks tax break for Jericho Rise wind farm project

CHATEAUGAY — The Board of Education has voted not to allow a tax exemption for solar or wind projects within the school district boundaries — a move school officials say is intended to ensure them a seat at the table during negotiations for a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement for the Jericho Rise wind farm. Continue reading viat this link to the Watertown Daily Times