A nationwide analysis by USA TODAY revealed a trend that threatens to derail U.S. clean energy goals: local governments are banning new utility-scale wind and solar power faster than they’re building it. Learn more:US counties are blocking the future of renewable energy: These maps, graphics show how
Wow! You make this sound as bad as the impossibility of building nuclear power plants since (nobody died in) Three Mile Island in what, 1979? Have the huge wind turbine projects been subject to and cleared the same environmental-effect scrutiny, or is there some other reason people don't want them? Do these prohibitions also apply to smaller or better-designed wind turbine systems, or only to the huge ones?
David, great questions and comment. - When I go to my office in Abiline Tx, there are several wind farms that are in disrepair and only 30% ever work, the rest are missing blades and you can tell it is not being maintained. The expence of removal is $500k per windmill, and then that does not include the recyleing of the any of the materials. It is cheaper for companies to "upgrade" under the Inflation Reduction Act or the Infrustructure Bill, and then restart the warrenty clock, and bill consumers more money. - The eagles, bats and all of the damage they can impact is horrific. There is a place for wind and solar, but there is a huge cost finacially and on the enviornment. - Thanks again! - Stu
Take a drive from Boardman Oregon to Portland, or across Eastern South Dakota and you will see exactly why. If there is anything in this world more destructive to our beautiful country and avian community I personally cannot name it, a nuclear bombardment perhaps. Then there is NPPD's 350 acre solar farm that was completely 100% destroyed in a hail storm that is going to cost more reclaim the land then the installation cost. 1600 Megawatts of Colstrip consumed 2.5 square miles. 1600 Megawatts of wind consumes Hundreds of square miles. Not to mention we still do not know even half of the detrimental effects of a wind farm.
After installing some solar on one of my places, I am learning about it’s limitations and expenses first hand.
1: Expensive
2: Not dependable
3: Tough to integrate without more money
4: Small Wind Turbines do fit into system nicely – look like Sh#t but add some benefit.
5: Propane and Natural gas generators are the best, and ironically can charge the batteries with no wind or solar so I don’t have to run them 24 x 7. I have two that can power all 3 cabins and one shop.
6: A balanced diet of energy (all the above) is the best way to go. –
Energy conservation is the number one way to save money. – We are spoiled as a society and trying to afford to live off the grid gets pricy.
Great learning experience, and lifestyle changes make the difference. Use less, grow your own food, and make your own clothes.
Part of the beauty of America is the decentralization of our system. Regardless of what the Federal government does there is ultimately only so much that they can do because ultimately they do not control all aspect of implantation. Meaning when Congress passes a law or a regulation or spending, it does not mean it will go thru because of the hurdles the local & states rights and the courts. So any many of the IRA dreams won't come to pass.
Wow! You make this sound as bad as the impossibility of building nuclear power plants since (nobody died in) Three Mile Island in what, 1979? Have the huge wind turbine projects been subject to and cleared the same environmental-effect scrutiny, or is there some other reason people don't want them? Do these prohibitions also apply to smaller or better-designed wind turbine systems, or only to the huge ones?
David, great questions and comment. - When I go to my office in Abiline Tx, there are several wind farms that are in disrepair and only 30% ever work, the rest are missing blades and you can tell it is not being maintained. The expence of removal is $500k per windmill, and then that does not include the recyleing of the any of the materials. It is cheaper for companies to "upgrade" under the Inflation Reduction Act or the Infrustructure Bill, and then restart the warrenty clock, and bill consumers more money. - The eagles, bats and all of the damage they can impact is horrific. There is a place for wind and solar, but there is a huge cost finacially and on the enviornment. - Thanks again! - Stu
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Take a drive from Boardman Oregon to Portland, or across Eastern South Dakota and you will see exactly why. If there is anything in this world more destructive to our beautiful country and avian community I personally cannot name it, a nuclear bombardment perhaps. Then there is NPPD's 350 acre solar farm that was completely 100% destroyed in a hail storm that is going to cost more reclaim the land then the installation cost. 1600 Megawatts of Colstrip consumed 2.5 square miles. 1600 Megawatts of wind consumes Hundreds of square miles. Not to mention we still do not know even half of the detrimental effects of a wind farm.
After installing some solar on one of my places, I am learning about it’s limitations and expenses first hand.
1: Expensive
2: Not dependable
3: Tough to integrate without more money
4: Small Wind Turbines do fit into system nicely – look like Sh#t but add some benefit.
5: Propane and Natural gas generators are the best, and ironically can charge the batteries with no wind or solar so I don’t have to run them 24 x 7. I have two that can power all 3 cabins and one shop.
6: A balanced diet of energy (all the above) is the best way to go. –
Energy conservation is the number one way to save money. – We are spoiled as a society and trying to afford to live off the grid gets pricy.
Great learning experience, and lifestyle changes make the difference. Use less, grow your own food, and make your own clothes.
Part of the beauty of America is the decentralization of our system. Regardless of what the Federal government does there is ultimately only so much that they can do because ultimately they do not control all aspect of implantation. Meaning when Congress passes a law or a regulation or spending, it does not mean it will go thru because of the hurdles the local & states rights and the courts. So any many of the IRA dreams won't come to pass.