wind energy

Residential wind turbines nothing new in Prospect

July 28, 2011 0

PROSPECT — Residential windmills are not a new phenomenon in Prospect. Town Council member Michael Scaviola has had one on his one-acre property for...

Siting Council member Philip Ashton speaks during the council's meeting May 12 in New Britain. The council voted 6-2 to deny BNE's petition to build two wind turbines in Prospect.

Wind Prospect denied

May 12, 2011 0

NEW BRITAIN – After months of research and over $100,000 spent on legal fees and experts, the hard work has finally paid off for...

Evidentiary hearings come to a close, decision imminent on Wind Prospect project

April 6, 2011 0

The experts have offered their opinion, the advisors have advised, questions have been asked, and each side has made its case. Now all that’s...

Wind turbine regulation bill blows out of committee

February 16, 2011 0

HARTFORD – A bill requiring new regulations on wind turbine projects was voted out of the Energy and Technology Committee Tuesday. The bill would put...

Letter to the editor: Wind energy is now a statewide issue

January 7, 2011 1

The discussions of wind energy in the towns of Prospect and Colebrook involve proposals for a statewide moratorium of wind turbine construction/operation and a...