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Re: Despite problems with grid, North Country biomass plant moving ahead

DaveBrooks — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:06:48 -0000

The link to the whole map is in the right-hand column - I made it more prominent over the weekend, put it at the top with a little graphic. You can't edit it of course (I have to keep some functions to myself!) but there's lots of links and stuff to check.

If you see errors/omissions, let me know!

Re: Despite problems with grid, North Country biomass plant moving ahead

Herb — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:01:19 -0000

I've noticed read today that the deal between the new power plant in Berlin and PSNH has a price escalator clause in it that isolates the power plant from rising wood chip prices. Supposedly wood chip prices are 60% of the costs of operating one of these plants. This seems to indicate any increased costs will be passed on to us. Can they make a deal like this without first passing it by the PUC?

Re: Despite problems with grid, North Country biomass plant moving ahead

cathy — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:50:29 -0000

Hi Dave, is there are way to interact with the map and explore beyond the screen shot?
if not that is ok just saw there was some great info on there.

Cathy

Re: Despite problems with grid, North Country biomass plant moving ahead

DaveBrooks — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:36:28 -0000

Thanks for the prod - I've updated a couple things on the map, including the small but interesting Vinalhaven wind farm being in operating now. I also removed a couple of scuttled biomass plants, since those were news a couple years ago but not any more.

Re: Despite problems with grid, North Country biomass plant moving ahead

DaveBrooks — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:24:18 -0000

I'll update the map - I've had a bit of trouble keeping up with biomass plants, since they're more numerous and not so regulated. At once point I thought about dumping them from the map, but figured they're too important to us.

Re: Despite problems with grid, North Country biomass plant moving ahead

dogugotw — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:05:18 -0000

Very cool map. The Alexandria wood fired plant is now in operation. It's been open about a year and they've been very good neighbors. I'm about 1 mile east of the facility and have almost no complaints. The plant doesn't kick off any odor, it's not noisy, and I'm not aware of any trucks bringing in fuel. My only complaint is that they seem to keep a lot of lights on at night. It generally doesn't affect the portion of sky I see, but it would be nice if they dimmed things down a bit. All in all, I'm glad they're here so just sign me 'Alexandria YIMBY'