MCSEA Ad Sourcebook June272012
Northland Power and Mnidoo Mnising Power (created by the United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising) have applied to the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for permission to build a high voltage transmission line for their wind farm.
The line starts at a transformer station in the Green Bush enroute across the Niagara escarpment, along Morphet’s Sideroad, to the snowmobile trail south of Little Current, to Harbour View Road adjacent to arena parking lot and continuing across Hwy 6 before entering the North Channel where the exit point on Goat Island will be a large connection/switching station
Potential annual bird impacts for the 40 McLean’s Mountain Turbines is ;
- 14 birds/turbine /year or 560 birds/year
- 0.2 raptors/turbine /year or 8 birds/year
- 0.1 raptors/ turbine/ year (provincially tracked raptors) or 4 birds/year
- Other impacts are habitat displacement and lower density areas.
The review process allowed public participation but, as amended by the Green Energy Act in 2009, the scope of the OEB’s review process has been extremely narrow and tilted in favour of wind development. Even though the application had flaws, the process did bring important new information to light. Although the application was only to provide transmission for a 24 turbine wind project, Northland Power revealed that it intends to add another 40 megawatts, or 16 turbines if the same type of turbines are used.
The applicants acknowledge that they have not yet finalized their design but they specifically request the power to expropriate unwilling landowners. “While McLean does not anticipate needing to seek leave to expropriate land for the Transmission facilities, it has not said it will not do so.”
Local landowners not only face the threat of expropriation but are exposed to the health and property impacts of the wind and transmission developments.
Severances and property enhancements will be prohibited within the 1800 foot provinciallydefined prohibition zone around each 638 foot industrial wind turbine.
Independent wind analysis groups worldwide have generally recommended setbacks from residences of 2 kilometers based on peer reviewed evidence.
Northland Power and their First Nations chief partners have applied to the Ministry of Natural Resources to adversely affect Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark and their habitat. Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark are listed on the government’s Species at Risk list.
Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments by July 16, 2012 by email to ESA.NorthEast@ontario.ca and quote ER number 011-6555 in the subject line
Contact,
Eric Cobb, Ministry of Natural Resources, Species at Risk Biologist
eric.cobb@ontario.ca
Phone: (705) 564-7853
Fax: (705) 564-7879
Bird and Bird Habitats: Guidelines for Wind Power Projects
Potential annual bird impacts for the 40 McLean’s Mountain Turbines is ;
- 14 birds/turbine /year or 560 birds/year
- 0.2 raptors/turbine /year or 8 birds/year
- 0.1 raptors/ turbine/ year (provincially tracked raptors) or 4 birds/year
- Other impacts are habitat displacement and lower density areas.
Wolfe Island Studies near Kingston show consultant’s report estimates that 1,270 bats and 602 birds were killed by the island’s 86 turbines from July 1 to Dec. 31 of last year, the project’s first months of operation.
The application indicates a change from 24 to 40 IWTs. Deceit here? Company application has flaws.Copies of the application need to be kept.
Some renewable energy developers have connections with people who are in a position to grant the necessary development permits. It’s about time this situation was scrutinized.
Some are under the impression that for corruption to take place cozy relationships and money need to change hands. This is indeed not the case at all. For example, favours given is all that is needed in some instances.
It’s best to establish a paper trail to follow. Look for flaws in project approvals for all of the projects including those already completed and those now in the process. Look for who gave approvals despite flaws and when. Then compare the local project information with other projects around the province.
Flawed renewable energy projects are no different than anyother flawed construction projects that are allowed to proceed.
Ontario’s Clean Energy Task Force (Ministry of Energy)
Like the “frosting on the cake” for connections. Some people on this task force who can directly benefit financially from governmen energy plans.
http://news.ontario.ca/en/2012/04/members-of-the-ontario-clean-energy-task-force.html
Try: http://news.ontario.ca/mei/en/2012/04/members-of-the-ontario-clean-energy-task-force.html
There is a member of the Clean Energy Task Force from Hydro One which could also provide needed connections.
Like a quick – little ‘quick grill’ -
to further help facilitate – the…………..
implementation of ‘sustainable development’ -
into municipalities that have adopted Agenda 21;
you almost need a knife and fork;
bringing people together!
Hydro One,Inc.
Carmine Marcello, Executive Vice President of Strategy
Also on the Ontario Clean Energy Task force.
http://www.hydroone.com/OurCompany/Pages/SeniorManagement.aspx
Hydo One Brampton Board of directors includes:
Laura Formusa, CEO Hydo One,Inc.
Carmine Marcello, VP Hydro One, Inc
Beth Summers, CFO Just Energy Group Inc.
http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/board.asp?privcapId=11940724
Hydro One Inc: Board of Directors
http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/board.asp?privcapId=2405489
Lawless in Ontario!
Believe it – or not – in Ontario
‘[excerpt] The applicants acknowledge that they have not yet finalized their design but they specifically request the power to expropriate unwilling landowners. “While McLean does not anticipate needing to seek leave to expropriate land for the Transmission facilities, it has not said it will not do so.”’
Nothing to see here:
‘[excerpt] Northland Power and their First Nations chief partners have applied to the Ministry of Natural Resources to adversely affect Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark and their habitat. Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark are listed on the government’s Species at Risk list.’
Good News!
Citizens can comment – profanity allowed
Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments by July 16, 2012 by email to ESA.NorthEast@ontario.ca and quote ER number 011-6555 in the subject line
Thuggery!
Hang on a minute!
Profiteering……………
‘[excerpt] The applicants acknowledge that they have not yet finalized their design but they specifically request the power to expropriate unwilling landowners.’
‘[excerpt] The review process allowed public participation but, as amended by the Green Energy Act in 2009, the scope of the OEB’s review process has been extremely narrow and tilted in favour of wind development.’
There’s a name for this!
McGuinty Liberals – should get a grip on reality!
The world is watching – how will it end?