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StarRider
of Augusta, ME
If it's put in place then Mainers get the jobs,
Mainers benefit from the energy first and foremost.
I've seen the wind turbines on the North Cape of Prince Edward Island, they are not an eyesore and help provide the people with a clean renewable resource.report abuse
Aug 9, 2008 11:31 PM
I agree with Freddy.
If it's put in place then Mainers get the jobs,
Mainers benefit from the energy first and foremost.
I've seen the wind turbines on the North Cape of Prince Edward Island, they are not an eyesore and help provide the people with a clean renewable resource.report abuse
pbh444
of Portland, ME
I hardly think they would have a business plan that would generate electricity at 23 cents per kilowatt hour.report abuse
Aug 9, 2008 9:30 PM
@ Captain Linnell
I hardly think they would have a business plan that would generate electricity at 23 cents per kilowatt hour.report abuse
MTB
of Topsham, ME
Hows that Buzzards Bay windmill project going down in Mass. Ah, nevermind, Senator Kennedy will never let it happen. It might ruin his view while sailing.report abuse
Aug 9, 2008 7:58 PM
Bobof42,
Hows that Buzzards Bay windmill project going down in Mass. Ah, nevermind, Senator Kennedy will never let it happen. It might ruin his view while sailing.report abuse
MTB
of Topsham, ME
I agree if we have the skilled labor here and a company with the required capital to make the upfront investment, if not then we look outside of Maine.
Any environmentalists that come out against this needs to seriously take a hard look at their views on fossil fuel. You know, the ones running around fighting to tear down dams and give up on options for hydroelectric power.report abuse
Aug 9, 2008 7:54 PM
PD of Portland,
I agree if we have the skilled labor here and a company with the required capital to make the upfront investment, if not then we look outside of Maine.
Any environmentalists that come out against this needs to seriously take a hard look at their views on fossil fuel. You know, the ones running around fighting to tear down dams and give up on options for hydroelectric power.report abuse
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