Hamlin Preservation Group

Companies poised to profit from state wind-power push

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:25:37 -0400

Determining which way the wind blows has rarely been as important to a politician as it is to Gov. David Paterson. Paterson’s ambitious goal of increasing renewable energy to 25 percent of New York’s power by 2013 will hinge on wind turbines.

Since most of New York’s renewable energy comes from hydroelectric power plants with little capacity to grow, and the pace of growth in solar energy has gone at less than light speed, with only 15 megawatts of installed capacity to date, the wind industry will likely account for most of the desired growth in so-called clean energy.

Hamlin Zoning Map

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:01:53 -0400

Residential very-low-density areas in Hamlin.

Hamlin Wind Farm Decision Nears

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:52:11 -0400

By the end of this month, a law regulating wind turbines in the Town of Hamlin could be passed, but not without much debate.

A public meeting this week will serve as a last ditch effort from some neighbors who say this proposed law doesn't protect them.

The debate has raged on for nearly two years in Hamlin. At stake is how to craft a local law that would protect the interests of taxpayers should wind turbines, or a wind farm, be built.

NYSERDA Announces Renewable Energy Initiatives

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 12:34:27 -0500

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has launched two initiatives that will help strengthen the evolving renewable energy arena in New York. These initiatives grew out of the efforts and recommendations of Lt. Gov. David Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force.

First, New York is initiating a $6 million clean-energy workforce training initiative. NYSERDA will invest more than $4 million in a range of clean energy sectors, including small wind and biogas energy systems. An additional $2 million is included in the governor's executive budget targeted at developing the solar workforce through programs at community colleges across New York State.

Support S4608 ALESI

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:27:50 -0500

TITLE....Establishes the New York state task force on wind generating facilities siting and permitting policies

04/19/07 REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
01/09/08 REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SUMMARY:

ALESI, FLANAGAN, MORAHAN, PADAVAN, RATH, SEWARD, YOUNG
Establishes the New York state task force on wind generating facilities siting and permitting policies to study the need to implement a uniform statewide policy regarding the siting and permitting of wind energy production facilities; further establishes an 18 month moratorium upon the siting and permitting of wind energy production facilities; repeals such provisions effective December 31, 2008.

Wayland-Cohocton School District January 28, 2008 Letter by James Hall

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:21:35 -0500

January 28, 2008

Wayland-Cohocton Central School Board
2350 Rte 63 N
Wayland, NY 14572

RE: UPC SCIDA PILOT approval not required for Wayland-Cohocton School District

Dear School Board members:

Submitted this date to the Wayland-Cohocton School Board the following documents:

1) Press Release January 10, 2008 from attorney David Miller
2) List of SCIDA Board members and their home addresses

Hamlin Wind Turbine Public Forum

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:57:51 -0500

Start: Jan 29 2008 - 8:00am

End: Feb 8 2008 - 8:00am

Description:

This is the last public forum Hamlin will have on the wind turbine issue. February 7, at 6pm.

Town of Hamlin Hosts Informational Meeting on Wind Turbines

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:37:55 -0400

Start: Sep 27 2007 - 7:00pm

Description:

Your chance to hear ALL sides of the wind turbine issue at a free panel presentation. Five regional representives will present on both sides of the issue. All area residents are welcome. Ask your questions, get answers! FREE to all.

Article X to be Topic for July Session

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:00:05 -0400

The New York Legislature ended its regular session Friday without passing legislation that would allow expedited siting of power plants. Utilities, power producers and the New York Independent System Operator have said the measure is needed to attract investment in plants and avoid electricity shortages.

The legislature could possibly take up the matter again as early as July, when he expects lawmakers will reconvene for a limited, special session. At issue is the Article X law, which provided a single process for obtaining all permits, and guaranteed a one-year limit to the review process. Article X also gave the state authority to override local objections to plants.

U.S. adopts limits on clean water law enforcement

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:51:24 -0400

WASHINGTON The landmark U.S. law to fight water pollution will now apply only to bodies of water large enough for boats to use, and their adjacent wetlands, and will not automatically protect streams, the U.S. government said on Tuesday.

Environmental groups said they fear the new policy will muddy the purpose of the federal Clean Water Act and put many smaller bodies of water at risk. Democrats in Congress have introduced legislation mandating protection of creeks, estuaries and other watersheds.