Is Massachusetts the NIMBY Capital of the World? What Will Be the Impact of the Wind Turbine Health Impact Study?
Yesterday, the “Independent Expert Panel” convened by MassDEP to review whether wind turbines cause any adverse health effects issued its report. I was pleased that the headline in the Boston Globe was that “Wind turbines don’t cause health problems.” I hope that that’s the way the report will be read, but I’m worried. Perhaps I...
Cape Cod Times Profiles Jim Gordon
The Cape Cod times has not always been kind to Jim Gordon and Cape Wind. But they have a profile of him that acknowledges the very same characteristics that led us to induct him into our Clean Energy Hall of Fame in 2010, including impressive determination.
Electric Generation: What Are We Building?
Data on new electric power capacity shows that we are adding a tremendous amount of natural gas, very little coal, no nuclear, and an increasing amount of wind.
PHOTOS: Wind Technology Testing Center Ribbon Cutting
Yesterday was the opening ceremony for Massachusetts new wind blade test center in Charlestown. It's a pretty impressive place and the largest facility of it's type in the USA.
Forests and Trees
As a communications professional, I also know the power of image and the important role that it plays in creating a common vision and driving real change. The image of kids running out to greet their new wind turbine reminded and re-inspired me about what we are trying to achieve.
Getting A Grasp on Customer Finance
On Tuesday we held the fourth installment of our ongoing Finance Series. We had a great discussion and have created a short "highlight" video that hits on some of the key themes.
Wind Energy and Job Creation
In late January I had the opportunity to testify before the U.S. Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee on the subject of green jobs and trade. Included here is an excerpt from my testimony.