[BCNnet] wind turbine issues?

[Evan WW Craig]

Avian mortality is a known but minor issue with wind turbines. Data are being
gathered, and improvements are being implemented. The most important factors
seem to be: 

* Avoid putting turbines in known migratory corridors.
* Put the turbines where the birds can see them from a distance.
* Larger, slower-turning turbines exhibit reduced avian mortality.

With these factors taken into consideration, Audubon (in CA) said it would
unconditionally support extension of the federal wind energy production tax
credit.

For more reports and information, see American Wind Energy Association's:
http://www.awea.org/wew/wewenviro.html webpage on this issue.

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Evan Craig
Chair, Woods & Wetlands Group of Sierra Club
http://illinois.sierraclub.org/w&w
847-680-6437
... Work to Live, Live to Ride, Ride to Work!

On Fri, 24 May 2002, Robbie Hunsinger wrote:

I am trying to find any experts on the issue of avian risk management
concerning  wind energy. Is there anyone on the list knowledgable about
these issues? Any suggestions for contacts?

I am corresponding with the city about their alternative energy proposals,
including  the plans for using wind turbines.

Thank you and please feel free to e-mail me privately,

Robbie Hunsinger








http://www.robbiehunsinger.com

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