New York wind power updates

From recent press and web reports:

More locals siting their own renewable energy systems to generate power. WSYR.com, 1/19

Ellisburg residents oppose transmission line for Galloo Island wind project. Watertown Daily Times, 1/22

Town of Enfield passes wind zoning law with setback requirements lesser than those recommended by Tompkins County. Ithaca Journal, 1/15 and 1/16

Town of Farmersville re-adopts wind zoning law after more complete environmental review. Buffalo News, 1/15

Town of Hartsville considers wind development moratorium. Hornell Evening Tribune, 1/15

Town of Irondequoit discusses wind zoning law.  Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, 1/21

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) announces “Backyard Wind Power” program to provide rebates to homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofits seeking to harness power from the wind through the use of land-based wind turbines. LIPA, 1/21 Per LIPA, the program will

help transform the market for wind systems on Long Island by achieving the following:

• Increasing consumer awareness and market demand for wind systems;
• Accelerating the development of a robust, self sustaining local infrastructure for the delivery and the maintenance of quality wind systems;
• Developing a mechanism to overcome financial market barriers; and
• Accelerating the cost reduction of wind systems while increasing reliability and performance.

Town of Orleans wind committee focuses on safety issues. Watertown Daily Times, 1/17

Town of Wilson (Niagara County) passes wind development moratorium. Lockport Union-Sun & Journal, 1/22