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Environmental group says don't "blow" this opportunity when it comes to wind energy incentives
reporter"Our message today to Congress, don't throw wind off the fiscal cliff," says Sarah Bucci, Environment Virginia. The clock is ticking and this group doesn't want to be caught under the buzzer. Explains Bucci, "Incentives are benefits in place to build...Tags: Renewable Energy, Roanoke County, Environmental Issues, Politics, Global Warming
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Wind energy town hall set in Virginia Beach
A Virginia Beach gathering of offshore wind advocates and national industry leaders is coming to a close with a town hall meeting on the green energy. The meeting Thursday night will include a representative from the Offshore Wind Development...
Tags: Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Wind Power
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Governor McDonnell releases vetoes, amendments to legislation
Gov. Bob McDonnell has vetoed at least seven bills passed by the 2012 General Assembly and amended dozens more. One of the amendments would allow cities, counties and towns to phase in 5 percent pay raises that teachers and local employees will have to...
Tags: Laws, Regional Authority, Bob McDonnell, Renewable Energy, Economy, Business and Finance
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Floyd County still mulling over wind energy
ReporterNo final decision on the future of wind energy in Floyd County. More than 150 people attended a public meeting Tuesday night to express their opinions on the possibility of wind energy coming to Floyd County. Wayne Booth has collected roughly 700...Tags: Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Renewable Energy, Wind Power
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Floyd County ordinance would ban wind turbines
Floyd County's ridgelines would be off-limits to large wind turbines and other tall structures under a
proposed ordinance.
The ordinance would prohibit structures taller than 40 feet in areas with elevations of more than 2,000 feet. The Board of...Tags: Dan Campbell, Renewable Energy, Environmental Issues, Wind Power
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"The only thing green in wind energy is the color money;" Floyd County reacts to the possibility of a wind farm
ReporterFloyd County is know for it's green initiatives. Local businesses have solar panels, a hotel recently built the only electric car charger in the area, and recycling bins line the streets. But for many in Floyd County, wind is not welcome. Wayne Booth...Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Environmental Issues, Business, Hybrid Vehicles, Renewable Energy
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Invenergy wants to build a wind farm with 15 turbines on Poor Mountain
Multimedia JournalistIn less than two weeks the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors expects heavy winds to blow through their hearing room. In many parts of the country huge wind farms dot the landscape and a Chicago Company wants to build one on Poor Mountain,...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Companies and Corporations, Renewable Energy, Energy, Heavy Engineering
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Public hearing tonight in Roanoke Co. regarding wind energy
Roanoke County could be a step closer to becoming the home of a new wind farm. The board of supervisors is holding a public hearing Tuesday on whether to amend a zoning ordinance related to wind energy.
Invenergy wants to put up 15 turbines on Poor...Tags: Renewable Energy, Wind Power
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Roanoke County delays vote on wind energy regulations
ReporterA meeting on wind energy stirred up a lot of opinions in Roanoke County. 65 people spoke at the public hearing before the Board of Supervisors Tuesday night. It lasted nearly four hours. The board is looking at proposed regulations for large and...Tags: Renewable Energy, Wind Power
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Floyd County considered for wind farm
Weekend Anchor/ReporterA company is considering a wind farm in Floyd County, but citizens have some concerns. Horizon Wind Energy has met with some residents about placing turbines on Wills Ridge. Wayne Boothe's backyard view is breathtaking, but it's not only his...Tags: Renewable Energy, Wind Power
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Company planning wind turbines in Roanoke County operates wind farm in West Virginia
ReporterSixty-seven turbines stretch along the ridge tops in rural Greenbrier County. This week, a tour organized by officials at Dabney Lancaster Community College gave more than a dozen people a closer look at the Beech Ridge Wind Farm. Dan Crawford lives...Tags: Greenbrier, Manassas (Manassas, Virginia), Renewable Energy, Roanoke County, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)
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FAA clears some wind turbines proposed for Poor Mountain
Assignment ManagerFederal aviation officials have given the ok to 14 of 18 wind turbines proposed for Poor Mountain. The Federal Aviation Administration says the other four are too tall, as proposed, and would impact the minimum altitude for planes flying into the...Tags: Federal Aviation Administration, Renewable Energy, Air Transportation Industry, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Wind Power
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