Cape Wind: Go or No Go?

If we're going to have a Massachusetts group, and we feel that wind is so central to the plan - we've got to get our act together regarding the Cape Wind project. Meanwhile Hull is adding a second wind turbine.

What can we do as citizens to get the ball rolling?

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Daniel Jones on July 11, 2008 at 10:20am

Massachusetts citizens will strongly support an off-shore wind farm if the benefits are presented in clear and simple terms. Is there a source for good, accurate information?

Permalink Reply by Frank on October 7, 2008 at 3:40am

What's with all the shouting? Turn the caps lock off so we can hear you.

Permalink Reply by Brian Braginton-Smith on July 24, 2008 at 6:53am

Offshore wind is a huge opportunity for our nation and a viable offshore sustainable technology development initiative will invariably be a critical part of our future renewable energy spectrum. In fact the offshore renewable energy marketplace could become a venue for our nation to take the lead in technological innovation and economic viability. The Cape Wind project is a boondoggle. Ultimately any development that garners such controversy is a lightning rod for adversity. Adversity is the result of a lack of local input or an understanding of the importance of local sites to local folks. The Cape Wind Project is being developed by the wrong folks under the wrong model, in the wrong place, with the wrong technology package and in the wrong scale. No one knows the facts about Cape Wind better than I or the risk of believing the hyperbole touted by the development company.

Permalink Reply by Robert Close on July 24, 2008 at 7:52am

I am a NH resident with strong Cape ties--my family still owns property on Bass River. I do not see any controversy, other than that fueled by a bunch of left-wingers who want to preserve something that does not exist any more--"old Cape Cod". Patty Paige died decades ago, and the song died long before she did. Off-shore wind farms in shallow areas make enormous sense: They can be built with a minimum of environmental impact, they do not disrupt shipping, the actually will add to the breeding areas for fish, etc. etc. etc. The areas chosen is an excellent location! Lots of wind, far enough out that the visual impact will be minimal, and it is near an area that has only two other choices: fossil-burning ( Lovely Canal plant to greet visitors with a cough), or Nuke (good old Plymouth, just waiting to reduce the S.E. Mass population , most likely during the summer season). I think THe CWP needs political support, and you MA residents need to kick your senators in the butt and get them off their sail boats an back to work on your behalf. The more that wealty, powerful people hide their adjenda behind their Democratic "environmentalist" facade, the less likely a real solution will ever be implemented. The Kennedy's earned their fortune providing a service that was needed, (booze during prohibition) in a capitalistic economy. I think it is time that they encouraged a capitalistic approach to solving a real problem in this country--bleeding cash to the mid-east. The development company wants to make a buck. What is wrong with that?? It is their $ that takes the risk. They should reap the benefits of taking that risk.

Permalink Reply by Charlie Waite on August 4, 2008 at 9:12am

Paul;

YOU ARE writing to the WRONG PERSON !!!!

I have posted ONE and ONLY ONE message since I signed on. IT read as follows and was dated!! JULY 27, 08 @ 11:18AM

#1 ...... From what little I see written here SO FAR ......
MAINTAIN A SENSE OF RESPECT FOR EVERYONES THOUGHTS ON THIS SUBJECT!

Permalink Reply by Frank on October 7, 2008 at 3:39am

What's with all the shouting? Turn the caps lock off so we can hear you.

Permalink Reply by Barbara Emeneau on September 5, 2008 at 1:45pm

Can I talk directly to you? I'd like to know in detail what the problems are. The little I know about the site suggests that it might be above average in desirability and utility. So far the only arguments against any mills anywhere in Mass. have been nimbyish. We are getting smart about illuminating things that don't need to be lit 24/7; why not windfarms where they can be productive? I've lived in spots where the power would go out for 8 to 12 hours and I didn't like it then, and would like it less now so we need to get better at generation and energy storage. Please share your knowledge; it is the human thing to do.

Permalink Reply by Kyle Smida on September 15, 2008 at 2:11pm

Brian. I am a supporter of Cape Wind but would like to hear all I can about why it is not a good project. Could you please explain your postion a little more? You mentioned that you know the facts on Cape Wind better than most. Could your experiences with us. I want to understand both sides of this issue better. Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Kyle Smida on September 15, 2008 at 2:12pm

Brian, I googled your name and found some good information. No need to reply. Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Charlie Waite on July 27, 2008 at 1:18pm

#1 ...... From what little I see written here SO FAR ......
MAINTAIN A SENSE OF RESPECT FOR EVERYONES THOUGHTS ON THIS SUBJECT!

Permalink Reply by TF Hutch on August 2, 2008 at 10:54pm

Cost .
What will the cost be of windmill generated electricity? At the moment it is substantially more than the current cost of electricity. Where's the value? Are you willing to pay more for wind generated electricity? I think not.

Permalink Reply by Charlie Waite on August 4, 2008 at 9:14am

To THIS question I would only say ......
WHAT will the COST BE if we continue down the road we have BEEN on during MY 80 years on this planet !!!