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BIGGER
WIND,
a documentary about the Perrin Ranch Industrial Wind Energy Complex.
Take a moment to watch.
"Wind energy is much more expensive
per unit of power generated than electricity derived from fossil fuels
or nuclear reactors. The free enterprise system has no incentive to
embrace wind energy because it is uneconomical. Industrial scale wind
energy facilities are constructed only with government mandates and
subsidies. Taxpayers and consumers bear the cost of wind energy."
- Brian Tupi, Wind is Not the Answer
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CCCRRE
is not against wind energy, but is for responsible renewable
energy in this area. Wind Energy is not the answer to our renewable
energy needs here in Northern Arizona. It is a
WASTE of TAXPAYER DOLLARS!
"It is imperative that potential displacement, injury
and mortality risks to wildlife be avoided and minimized to the extent
possible, and, thus far, it appears that the risks specific to the wildlife
onsite have been neither studied nor adequately avoided," states
the Nov. 18 letter from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife to the wind industry
representatives. |
- MYTH:
Next Era is advertising that the Perrin Ranch Wind Complex will create
enough power for 29,000 homes. FACT: In truth, NextEra
can expect less than 20% of this figure - less than 5,800
homes. When questioned by the Coconino County Commissioners
on 12/16/10, NextEra was unable to answer this question. Fact is,
the only way the Perrin Ranch Wind Complex will create enough power
for 29,000 homes is if the wind is blowing here 24 hours a day, 7
days a week, 365 days a year. And we all know that wind is unpredictable
and does not blow 365 days a year!
- MYTH:
Northern Arizona is a great place for wind. FACT:
Arizona is #35 out of the 50 states in this country as one of the
worst areas for producing wind energy. The only reason this area is
even being considered is because of a mandate from the Arizona Corporation
Commission for Arizona Public Service (APS) to purchase wind power
from within the State.
- MYTH:
This project will create over 200 local jobs during construction and
up to 8-10 permanent jobs. FACT: Very few local jobs
will be created during the construction period. NextEra as well as
all other wind developers hire from within their industry including
construction jobs. Wind development is a specialized industry and
requires individuals who are experienced in the construction of these
complexes.
- MYTH:
20% by 2025. FACT: In order for the State of Arizona
to meet the demand of producing 20% of our electricity needs by 2025,
over 7000 wind turbines would have to be constructed
in N. Arizona alone! There is not enough available land here in Northern
Arizona to even construct this many industrial wind turbines. And
again, they would have to be running 24/7/365!
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