GMP: Energize Vermont’s criticism misses the mark
Response to Energize Vermont Press Release At Green Mountain Power, renewable energy is part of our DNA. Whether it’s wind, solar or hydro, we’re always exploring new technologies to deliver low-cost, low-carbon energy to our customers. We understand that renewable power generation can stir debate and we welcome a robust dialogue on the pros and [...]
Albany and Craftsbury selectboards release letters opposing Kingdom Community Wind
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2011 Contact: Lukas B. Snelling (802) 778-0660 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (802) 778-0660 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (802) 778-0660 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Email: luke@energizevermont.org Albany & Craftsbury Oppose Lowell Wind Project Town Selectboards Sign Letters of Opposition Outlining Concerns GMP Failed to Adequately Address Selectboards from Albany and Craftsbury released letters today officially opposing the development of the Kingdom [...]
Energize Vermont says Green Mountain Power misleads customers on Searsburg claims
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2011 CONTACT: Lukas B. Snelling (802) 778-0660 Email: luke@energizevermont.org In a press release issued last week, Green Mountain Power (GMP) claimed that the Searsburg wind power site had “its best year ever” in 2010. Unfortunately, while it might have been a good year compared to past performance, GMP’s claims avoid [...]
GMP Searsburg wind plant has banner year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2011 CONTACT: Dorothy Schnure schnure@greenmountainpower.biz Green Mountain Power’s Searsburg wind power facility had its most productive year on record in 2010, thanks to weather conditions and strong operating performance. “In its 13 years of continuous operation, the Searsburg facility has demonstrated that wind power works in Vermont,” said Mary Powell, [...]
Etnier’s response to Dorothy Schnure’s comment, “VTDigger.org mischaracterizes expert testimony”
Dorothy Schnure disputes my characterization of how poorly buttressed the testimony was from one of GMP’s sound experts. Very well, then, let’s get into the weeds.
Schnure: VTDigger.org mischaracterizes expert testimony
A recent VTDigger.org article led with the statement “Green Mountain Power’s noise expert admitted under questioning that he hadn’t read the study on which he based his main conclusion.” That statement is inaccurate and misleading.
Green Mountain Power proposes helping towns convert to efficient LED streetlights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2011 CONTACT: Green Mountain Power 1-888-835-4672 or Efficiency Vermont 1-888-921-5990 COLCHESTER, VT – Green Mountain Power and Efficiency Vermont are partnering on an unprecedented effort to help every town in GMP service territory change over to more energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) street lights. “Last year Green Mountain Power [...]
State official tells PSB benefits of wind outweigh impacts
Lamont pointed out that Board precedent allows projects of this sort to go forward if the right balance is struck between renewable energy goals and aesthetic impacts.
Lowell Mountain: Expert supports Vermont’s wind decibel standard
Opponents of the Kingdom Community Wind project scored points when Green Mountain Power’s noise expert admitted under questioning that he hadn’t read the study on which he based his main conclusion.
Green Mountain National Forest officials extend public comment period for Searsburg wind expansion project
by Press Release | March 4, 2011
Due to limited functionality of the Forest Service’s web site, Colleen Madrid, Forest Supervisor for the GMNF decided to extend the public comment period.
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