Take a hard look at wind-farm windfalls

"...there are zero scientifically proven NET societal benefits for wind energy. Zero."

This from John Droz Jr.

Watertown Daily Times | Take a hard look at wind-farm windfalls:

I can’t help but be amused at periodic news stories of some Northern New York town representatives gushing about a proposed wind energy deal. As they regurgitate the sales pitch they’ve been fed, it’s clear that the developer has succeeded in appealing to the second oldest human frailty: greed. “We will be getting $10 million over 10 years” is a frequent rationale. Their tactic is clear, since they have been easily duped by the allure of money, they believe that most of their constituents should be likewise susceptible.
How many of our legislators convey the true picture to citizens? Haven’t they ever heard that there’s no free lunch? Yes, they have been offered a financial deal, but the rest of the story includes numerous other aspects like:

• The “windfall” money is coming from local taxpayers and ratepayers.

• Property values near this development will depreciate: who will compensate those citizens for their loss?

• Some proximate residents will experience negative health effects: who will compensate them for their illnesses?

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