Maine talks about considering maybe to commit itself to wind power,

[NNadir]

tentatively, if everything works out as maybe it could, theoretically suggesting that such a commitment might be potentially feasible if, as may happen, it seems that it might be accepted.

(In the meantime, they'll just burn fossil fuels and, oh yes, wood.)

A big part of the plan is marketing.

From the executive summary:

Public Acceptance: The report notes that public opposition can be one of the major barriers to wind development and that some public reaction may result from a lack of familiarity with wind power or the damage caused by fossil-fuel emissions. The report suggests that a campaign aimed at promoting the benefits of wind power could help modify public perception and reduce opposition. The report indicates that, if the Legislature is so inclined, it could modify the legislation that currently obligates the Commission to inform consumers about the benefits and opportunities for purchasing renewable power without promoting any particular renewable resources to include a requirement that the Commission educate the public specifically about the benefits of wind power.

I'm mocking the report, but actually there's some good and interesting stuff in there.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.asp?itemid=927

[orpupilofnature57]

1. Theres a lot of hot air up there this weekend,, ShrubCo says so!

[jpak]

2. Truly pathetic

The Mars Hill wind farm (50 MW) is under construction and will be operational by November.

Constellation Energy recently sold all of its contract electricity from the Redington/Nubble wind farm (90 MW).

The Linekin folks have purchased land and easements for their (500 MW) project in The County.

The town of Freedom recently passed, overwhelmingly, a referendum supporting their local (15 MW) wind farm and development of that project has begun.

reality trumps BS every time...