Category Archives: wind power

Wind power restrictions urged in Garrett

Posted on April 16, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

(AP) Some Western Maryland residents are urging the Garrett County Commissioners to impose restrictions on a proposed wind farm near Frostburg. The Cumberland Times-News reported that 39 people signed a petition urging the commissioners to impose setback provisions or other … Continue reading →

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Renewable energy in Constellation deal questioned

Posted on November 18, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Posted: Nov 17, 2011 11:26 AM EST Updated: Nov 17, 2011 11:48 AM EST By ALEX DOMINGUEZAssociated Press Writer BALTIMORE (AP) – Promises to build more renewable energy sites in Maryland as part of the proposed sale of Constellation Energy … Continue reading →

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More wind farms eyed in Western Md.

Posted on September 25, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

(AP) Garrett County officials said Clipper Windpower is considering a wind power project called Fair Wind on Backbone Mountain south of Oakland. It would be just south of a 28-turbine wind farm Carpenteria, Calif.-based Clipper built that is owned by … Continue reading →

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2 more wind farms eyed in Garrett County, Md., home to state’s first such projects

Posted on September 21, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS First Posted: September 20, 2011 – 12:15 am McHENRY, Md. — Wind-power developers are considering two new projects in western Maryland. The Garrett County Commissioners are set to hear an update Tuesday. County officials say Clipper Windpower … Continue reading →

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>Delmarva Power wants land-based wind power supply from PA not MD

Posted on May 25, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

>Delmarva Power wants land-based wind power supply from PA not MDMay 24, 2011 By Mark Eichmann Power company wants state approval for agreement with Synergics Eastern Wind Energy to move land-based wind farm from western Maryland to central Pennsylvania. The … Continue reading →

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>Shifting winds

Posted on March 17, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

> Despite lowered cost estimates, price tag could sink O’Malley energy planby Margie Hyslop | Staff Writer Cost concerns are jeopardizing Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to subsidize development of offshore wind farms — even as advocates hoped new estimates would … Continue reading →

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>Hearings’ Outcomes Will Impact GC Commissioners’ Power Over Turbines

Posted on February 12, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

> ‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Feb. 10, 2011 Two public hearings have been scheduled that will have an “impending impact” on the Board of Garrett County Commissioners’ authority over the … Continue reading →

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Maryland Wind Farms Nearing Completion

Posted on November 24, 2010 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

by Mark Del Franco on Tuesday 23 November 2010 The first Maryland wind power projects are nearing completion and are expected to begin commercial operation by the end of the year, according to Frank Maisano, a wind industry spokesperson. Two … Continue reading →

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