WIND TURBINE ENERGY PROJECT in Sheldon, NY

Pictures & Videos from Wyoming County, NY "WIND ENERGY PROJECT" or "WIND FARM" in Sheldon. These 75 WIND TURBINES, built over the past 6 Weeks have Heights up to 397 Feet and Rotor Diameters of 253-271 Feet! Each is rated at 1.5 Megawatts, the Total Project capable of generating 112.5 Megawatts. Connected into NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas), the estimated annual benefits for the area are $2.1 Million. These awesome, modern windmills should all be "Up 'n Running" in 2009... WIND POWER!! Song is "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra.

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[apike6]

While I think Wind Power is a good idea, I wonder how many supporters would want them in their back yards? Not many I bet.

I have been to California and seen many of these Turbines sitting Idle in need of repair. And the end results are they are not the big savings as originally thought they would be. We need to rethink some things first and do it right the first time.

[kristinleah33]

Great Video! These little comment debates are fun to read. lol. I worked on this project erecting the wind turbines in Sheldon. Being a longtime citizen of WNY, I welcome wind turbines & the jobs that they create. Anyone that lives in Upstate NY knows that our economy & job outlook isn't that great! Not only do they create MANY jobs, they also give revenue to the farmers that struggle to get by everyday.I think I can handle a few eye sores, just as you can handle living without air conditioning

[strawberryseason]

Nuclear sucks too. Women living within a 100 mile radius of nuclear power plants are a statistically higher risk of developing breast cancer. Basically, humans need to realize that there are limits to how much we can consume without degrading either our bodies or our environments. The costs of electricity to consumers need to be tied to all of the externalized costs, including government subsides to wind and other power sources. If the costs go up, people will not be so profligate.

[Quantanthead]

My electric bills were $40 a month too back in the eighties when I lived in San Diego. Rarely needed AC or Heat because of the weather. Same probably cannot be said of most who still live in Western New York. We don't all choose to live in 700 sf homes, or like me who lives in a van down by the river. Energy being readily available for usage seems to be a reasonable thing to me. I say drill more, more wind power and nuclear power for all. Bucolically Yours, Q

[strawberryseason]

Hi, Quantanhead,

Bucolic farming vistas ... fields, barns, cows, hills, streams, not 430 foot human-built structures. I grew up in rural upstate NY and I loved it. I would not want to live near these turbines.

As for my patriotic duty, my house is only 700 sq. ft. and my electric bill is never more than $40. I do not have air-conditioning, which is the #1 energy hog in terms of home energy-demand. My heating source is natural gas.

Thanks for the questions.

[Quantanthead]

Thanks for the explanation, but you still didn't tell me what a "bucolic farming vista" is and if the "energy sprawl" is responsible. Also, are you still willing to partake in what you called "patriotic duty"? Just curious as to how serious you are for your cause. I know I wouldn't be cutting down on electricity, especially in the winter months with as cold as it gets back there. I would really admire if you did that though Thanks.

[strawberryseason]

I don't think you will find them so appealing when there are thousands over the NY landscape, because that is what is planned. They do not lessen our dependence on foriegn oil, because oil only generates 2.5% of US electricity. The solution is conservation, not more ways to wreck nature to give people the illusion that energy is unlimited. There will be an energy limit somewhere, even if our hills are covered with these monsters.

[strawberryseason]

Hi, Quantanhead, I'm not smoking anything. All landscapes have value, to our bodies and spirits. Those turbines are being sold to the people as an "environmental solution." But they are not. This is just a scheme to enrich developmers to add a paltry bit of energy to the grid. The industry states they need 60 acres per megawatt. Energy sprawl! Please search Youtube for the video "NY Congressman Eric Massa on Windmills" He speaks at 2:20 into the video. He knows the score about this hideous scam

[Quantanthead]

Dear StrawSeason, First of all...what is a "bucolic farming vista"? I grew up in Wyoming County and worked on a farm with rocks, corn, cows etc. so I'm not sure what you have been smoking to call it a vista. How are turbines damaging to the environment? As part of your patriotic duty you could lead the way by reducing your electricity usage. Try shutting your power off when it is 10 degrees below zero, then report back to us after a week. Lead the way to your environmental utopia for us all.

[broadcastmyballs]

I passed through this area recently on 20A and saw the wind turbines. I thought they were awesome-looking, like something out of a giant-robot anime.

Anything that lessens dependence on foreign fuels and helps keep America on top is a good thing to me.