> Senators Warner and Alexander have introduced the "Environmentally Responsible Wind Power Act of 2005. ..."
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> ... ending production tax credits for many projects, including all offshore projects... ... added red tape.. would also tie up all wind projects...
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> ... $4 billion on... "clean coal" technology. .. $2 billion to... build "clean coal" plants, with no linkage to production.
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> Steve Smith, of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, says of Alexander: "He wants to protect ridge tops against wind turbines and the visual impact there, yet he's promoting coal, which uses mountain-top removal, leaving permanent scars. It looks like a moonscape up there."
http://www.renewableenergyaccess.com/rea/news/story?id=30845
> ...The bill would wipe out the availability of the PTC to any wind project located within 20 miles of a coastline, military base, national park or other highly scenic area. It would also allow a neighboring state to veto any wind project proposed within 20 miles of that state's border...
Just to make it clear: Wind is the least expensive way to generate new electricity - cheaper than a new coal plant, cheaper than a new nuclear power plant, cheaper than a new hydroelectric plant, cheaper than a new natural gas plant. It is carbon neutral, does not contribute to global warming, and thus is the single biggest threat to the coal and nuclear industries. Also contributing to this is that Tom Warner's daughters own property off cape cod, and don't want to look at wind generators.
USAians: It would not hurt to contact your congresscritter and Senators on this. -- Please note: Personal messages should be sent to [garlpublic] followed by the [at] sign with isp of [comcast], then [dot] and then an extension of net