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Story Archives of 'Wind Power'Lempster Wind Project Brings Business to StateBy Amy Quinton on Thursday, October 9, 2008.The state’s first large scale commercial wind farm will soon be up and running in the town of Lempster. Twelve wind-powered turbines on top of Lempster Mountain are expected to provide power to about 10,000 homes. The wind farm drew criticism when first proposed, but nearby towns are now profiting from the project. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
  Proposed Wind Farm in Millsfield is Drawing OppositionBy Chris Jensen on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.Drive through Lempster these days and you’ll see the progress being made on the state’s first commercial wind farm. When up and running, the 12 windmills on Lempster Mountain are expected to produce enough clean renewable energy for about 10 thousands homes. With America increasingly looking for clean energy and independence from oil, wind farms are one possibility. A big one is proposed for Coos County. The project has its fans, but it also has it opponents. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has the story. listen:
Here's What's Awesome: Crime-solving Bees, Walkable NeighborhoodsBy Brady Carlson on Friday, August 1, 2008.
Word of Mouth is on the air Monday through Thursday, so on Fridays we take to the blog, to bring you "Here's What's Awesome." The name is tongue-in-cheek, but the links are, well... awesome. Saving Lives, One Bottle At A Time? Unitil Floats an Idea to Pay for Solar Panels on Residential RoofsBy David Darman on Wednesday, November 14, 2007.Maybe you’ve dreamed about putting solar panels on your roof, but were put off by the high cost. Now one New Hampshire utility is looking for ways to put those solar panels up for you. New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more. listen:
Local Zoning Laws Hinder Wind PowerBy Brian Early on Wednesday, June 27, 2007.A new law that will go into effect next month will require the state to get at least twenty-five percent of its energy from renewable sources by twenty-twenty-five. But for individuals who want to tap into cleaner, greener technologies, it might not be so easy. As NHPR Correspondent Brian Early reports, the town of Amherst is refusing to let one man create his own energy from windmills. listen:
Northern New England's First Utility Grade Wind Farm to Go On-Line This MonthBy Sara Nics on Friday, January 12, 2007.Wind power projects are springing up all over the state of Maine. But one project in Aroostook County is set to become the first utility-grade wind farm in New England. Developers say the 28 wind turbines scattered along the ridge of Mars Hill should all be on line by the end of this month. Maine Public Radio's Sara Nics recently stopped by the town of Mars Hill to visit the wind farm and hear what nearby residents think of it. listen:
A Tale of Two Wind Farms: Part IIBy Hilary McQuilkin on Thursday, July 6, 2006.Commercial wind power has finally made it to New Hampshire. Yesterday we reported that the state's first wind farm came online as a small 1.4 megawatt project on Jericho Mountain in Berlin. Town officials and residents there have embraced the facility as a symbol of the town's future. But in the second of our two-part series looking at wind power in the Granite State, we shift to the southwestern part of the state, to Lempster. There a large 24 megawatt wind farm has been proposed for Lempster Mountain. But, unlike in Berlin, this proposal has sparked a great deal of controversy. listen:
A Tale of Two Wind Farms: Part IBy Hilary McQuilkin on Wednesday, July 5, 2006.Wind power is slowly becoming a reality in New Hampshire and across New England. Some towns are embracing it. And some are not. In the first of a two day series, NHPR Correspondent Hilary McQuilkin is going to take us to the state's first commercial windfarm....in Berlin. listen:
Rep. Bass Smells Something Fishy in the Capewind ControversyBy Julie Donnelly on Friday, May 12, 2006.A wind power project off the coast of Massachusetts has spawned a political drama worthy of Hollywood. It stars Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy, Alaska Senator Ted Stevens and lots of expensive lobbyists. New Hampshire Congressman Charles Bass has a supporting role. NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly has more from Washington. listen:
Wind PowerBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, May 3, 2005.Some see it as a cheap and pollution free way to generate energy while others see it as an eyesore on the scenery and a threat to birds. We'll look at the pros and cons of wind energy and how it fits into the larger renewable energy picture in New England. Laura's guests are Thomas Kelly, Director of the Office of Sustainability Programs at UNH and Lisa Linowes, a member of Lyman Citizens for the Protection of Gardner Mountain who has held elected and appointed positions on the Windham Planning Board, Capital Planning Board, and Conservation Commission. Nancy Girard, Vice-President of the NH Conservation Law Foundation. listen:
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