Category Archives: backbone mountain

Constellation Energy opens 70MW Criterion Wind Project

Posted on August 8, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

(08/08/2011) Constellation Energy has officially opened the 70MW Criterion Wind Project. It is the first wind facility to be built and operated in Maryland, and consists of 28 wind turbines constructed over an eight-mile stretch along Backbone Mountain in Garrett … Continue reading →

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Forever changed – Backbone Mountain ridge at Eagle Rock

Posted on July 16, 2010 by admin

Support the Republiucan Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jul. 15, 2010 The Backbone Mountain ridge at Eagle Rock in southeastern Garrett County has been vastly altered, with 28 massive wind turbines now being erected. They can be … Continue reading →

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Opponents of Garrett County wind farm threaten lawsuit

Posted on July 7, 2010 by admin

Megan MillerCumberland Times-News Deer Park — DEER PARK — Opponents of a Garrett County wind power project have warned developer Constellation Energy and the county government that they plan to sue unless Constellation seeks a special permit from the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Nordex Awarded 50 MW Project for First Maryland Wind Farm

Posted on May 11, 2010 by admin

CHICAGO, May 11, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction of Maryland’s first wind farm has begun. Nordex USA, Inc. has been awarded an order for 20 N90 2.5 megawatt wind turbines to be installed at a 50-megawatt wind farm in Garrett … Continue reading →

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Exploring Garrett County- Mount Zion and Backbone Mountain

Posted on April 6, 2010 by admin

Over Easter weekend, my father and both my kids accompanied me to the Sharpless family (my father’s side) cemetery on Mt Zion, off of Backbone Mountain. My grandfather passed away about a year ago, and this was originally the stomping … Continue reading →

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Garrett County approves revised wind farm project plans

Posted on March 31, 2010 by admin

Garrett approves revised wind farm project plansMegan MillerCumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — On Tuesday county officials approved a revised project plan for a proposed Garrett wind farm, putting developer Constellation Energy one step closer to building an electrical substation and … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Valley, Garrett County Maryland

Posted on March 8, 2010 by admin

I had someone send me this photo of their family farm in southern Garrett County over the weekend and I was reminded of a Garrett County gem – Pleasant Valley. It’s not a town, so you can’t find it on … Continue reading →

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