It became official today that Torch Energy threw in the towel regarding the proposed Mill Pond wind project!
Published: Monday, February 3rd, 2014 @ 12:04 am
By: John Droz, Jr.
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Some were concerned about how many people would show up on a poor weather night, in the holiday season, with the flu being prevalent. The answer: the Civic Center was jam packed.
Published: Sunday, January 5th, 2014 @ 6:57 am
By: John Droz, Jr.
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I hope that you and your family are enjoying the holiday season, and will have a healthy, prosperous New Year.
Published: Friday, December 27th, 2013 @ 10:20 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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As you know, this is an issue of not only statewide importance, but it is particularly significant to NC coastal taxpayers, ratepayers, businesses, environment, and the military.
Published: Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 @ 4:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Carteret County Commissioners meeting today regarding the Mill Pond project, was an eclectic affair. This is the best of my recollection as to a summary of what transpired.
Published: Sunday, December 15th, 2013 @ 9:40 am
By: John Droz, Jr.
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I have just been notified that the Carteret County Commissioners will have a special meeting this week, about making improvements to their Tall Structure Ordinance.
Published: Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 @ 3:13 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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Sorry to have to send out another Mill Pond update already, but there is a major development that you should be aware of.
Published: Monday, December 9th, 2013 @ 7:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Yesterday the second Mill Pond educational forum was held (at the Hilton DoubleTree hotel, Atlantic Beach).
Published: Saturday, December 7th, 2013 @ 10:08 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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Despite the inclement weather, last night's wind energy community forum in Newport was standing room only.
Published: Thursday, November 28th, 2013 @ 1:07 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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As you probably know, the proposed Mill Pond wind project is a highly technical matter that has generated a lot of good questions.
Published: Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 @ 3:52 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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Since there is a LOT going on with the Newport wind project, it was suggested that everything be consolidated onto a webpage.
Published: Thursday, November 21st, 2013 @ 5:25 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The latest Energy and Environmental Newsletter is now available online.
Published: Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 @ 7:38 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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What most civilians do not know, is that military personnel (including base commanders) have been specifically ordered not to speak out publicly against any wind energy projects.
Published: Saturday, November 16th, 2013 @ 2:13 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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The first line of defense against industrial wind energy, is a strong local wind ordinance. As such, we at AWED are frequently asked for assistance in writing an effective measure.
Published: Saturday, November 9th, 2013 @ 9:04 am
By: John Droz, Jr.
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Yesterday (11/5/13: in Wilmington) was the first "official" state meeting regarding the proposed Newport wind project.
Published: Thursday, November 7th, 2013 @ 4:15 pm
By: John Droz, Jr.
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