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At 6:34pm on August 6, 2008, Susan B said…: At 3:23pm on August 6th, 2008, Bruce Eric Montgomery said…
MAINE GOVERNOR BALDACCI AND FIRST WIND COMMEMORATE ONE YEAR OF OPERATIONS AT MARS HILL WIND

State and community leaders attend anniversary event for New England’s first utility-scale wind project, which generated over 133 million kilowatt hours in its first year

Boston, MA—March 25, 2008—First Wind, an independent North American wind power company, today commemorated the first year of full commercial operations for Mars Hill Wind at a one-year anniversary event. In its first year of operation, the site has generated enough power for more than 19,000 New England homes.

At the an event hosted by First Wind and the Maine Department of Conservation (DOC) at the Big Rock Ski Area in Mars Hill, Maine Governor John E. Baldacci spoke about the project and provided insight into the future development of wind power and other renewable energy in Maine.

“The State of Maine is in a position to benefit from clean wind power projects such as Mars Hill Wind, which is why I created the Wind Power Development Task Force last year,” said Governor John E. Baldacci. “In addition to serving as a source for renewable energy, these projects help reduce Maine’s dependence on imported fossil fuels, provide economic development, and promote security.”

The event featured a number of state and community leaders, including Gov. Baldacci, DOC Commissioner Patrick McGowan, Mars Hill Town Manager Ray Mersereau, and Brent Boyles, president of Maine and Maritimes Corporation.

Since beginning commercial operations on March 27, 2007, Mars Hill Wind has generated more than 133,500,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean electricity and a corresponding number of Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).

RECs are credits that individuals, institutions or businesses can buy to compensate for the amount of nonrenewable, greenhouse gas-emitting fossil fuels – such as coal, oil and natural gas – used in their vehicles, homes, offices or other facilities.

“As home to New England’s first utility-scale wind project, the State of Maine has taken a leadership role in fostering the development of new sources of clean, wind energy,” said Paul Gaynor, President and CEO of First Wind. “Due to the success of this project and thanks to the support of the Governor along with other state and community leaders, First Wind is pleased to continue to help grow the state’s renewable energy portfolio, which will soon include our 57 megawatt Stetson Wind project in Washington County.”

First Wind expects to begin operations of Stetson Wind by the end of 2008. It is currently under construction about 65 miles south of Mars Hill, near Danforth, Maine.

First Wind is based in Newton, Massachusetts. First Wind is an American-owned company, with a proven track record of developing, owning, and operating well-sited, community-friendly wind farms that increase energy independence. For more information on First Wind, please visit www.firstwind.com.

At 11:27am on July 23, 2008, Courtney said…: Thank you, I am not usually one to post on these discussion boards but that guy ticked me off. I could care less if Pickens makes a profit. In fact, I hope he makes millions on it. That guy is a ignorant puke who would rather point blame than be part of a solution. That is the problem with many Americans. They are reactive instead of proactive.

At 9:03pm on July 16, 2008, Ryan M Gordon said…: thanks for adding me. I'm trying to get the message out but a lot of people i know are either too skeptical or don't care. We'll fight the good fight!