Rob L. wrote on October 27, 2009 10:04 AM: The bets part about the "wind power" propaganda is whenever someone quotes "Oilman" T. Boone Pickens. As if making millions in oil gives him instant credibility as he pushes Wind Power. No one mentions that he now owns Wind Farm manufacturing companies. I guess it doesn't sound nearly as good when you quote "Wind Power Salesmen" T. Boone Pickens.

If government is subsidizing it, you know it is A) Technology that can't sell itself on the open market and B) Someone is getting paid off to direct the money in a particular direction.
I hope your grand kids REALLY enjoy their wind power because they will be paying the Chinese for it their whole lives.

Ola May wrote on October 27, 2009 08:52 AM: Wind Farms, Schmind Farms.
Many times I have driven into Tehachapi Ca from Mojave and seen the majority of the turbines sitting still. Same goes for Altamonte Pass along I-580 also in CA. Same thing. Hundreds of turbines, sitting idle. Millions spent, nothing in return.
The only ones who profit are the politicians who promote the things, and the manufacturers who create them.

Laura DiSimone wrote on October 26, 2009 09:25 PM: Response from Gino DiSimone, candidate for Governor of Nevada: This is good progress toward renewable energy, but the deal is not well structured to benefit Nevadans directly. It says food and lodging from incoming construction workers. I suppose that is better than nothing, but what about identifying Nevada contractors that can be hired.

Another deal put together by our Senators, but they rarely put Nevada citizens as a requirement with construction. I am sure if these details were to get published there would be an outrage from Nevada citizenry. The wind farm is great, but why wont the Nevada Governor and Senators require Nevada contractors for the bulk of the work?? I have structured such deals where in we employ 80% locals. This a minimum of what we should demand from any outsider company that wants to make money in Nevada.

http://www.ginoforgov.com

John wrote on October 26, 2009 04:47 PM: Well,
At least 150 of em will be our good friends from south of the border: And I mean that. They are our friends. I meet Mexicans all the time that I absolutley like. They are hardworking and friendly.
Some of the women, if you can get past the inability to read, would make fine wives and mothers.

But since our leaders of in a different class than all of us pee ons, the reality is that most of the money for jobs like these line corporate interests from OUTSIDE of Nevada.

Ahhh, Reid at work.

DLE wrote on October 26, 2009 02:32 PM: "McGiffert said Nevada's two U.S. senators are working to split revenues from renewable energy project leases among the BLM, the state and local government entities."???
Gee, Ensign & Reid's family IS "the state and local government entities." regardless if Rory makes governor!
Do you think Ensign & Reid amended their Federal Public Lands Management Act into BLM regulation, for any reason besides their personal $$$ profit?
Happy Harry says he can conduct that electric power through the water pipes that Pat Mulroy dreams about! However, Harry's Desert Research Institute will research the impact upon the rattle snakes & tumble weeds there, notwithstanding the degregation against the sand & gravel dirt therein.

Jen wrote on October 26, 2009 12:30 PM: Wow - nice comments - we have to start somewhere!

BabyDaddy wrote on October 26, 2009 09:46 AM: "While the influx of 150 to 200 construction workers from outside the area could provide a boost to the county's food and lodging sector, McGiffert said the BLM is working to create short-term opportunities for county residents as well."

I didn't know illegals would be that big of a boost....

Who's kidding who?

ted wrote on October 26, 2009 07:57 AM: Doesn't matter. Harry Reid will kill any jobs coming to Nevada anyway.

douglas wrote on October 26, 2009 07:29 AM: of those "200", how many will be federally required, least qualified ?

Don Best wrote on October 26, 2009 07:05 AM: Edward M. Kennedy was a giant supporter of wind power-until they proposed building them THREE miles off his beloved Cape Cod mansion. Then he fought it until his dying day. So supporters thought they had clear sailing. But wait-a group of INDIANS are now protesting that the project will interfere with their religious beliefs. Who's next? They have no refineries, no off or on shore drilling, nothing. Hope it's a cold, expensive Winter.

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