Category Archives: Edison Mission Group

Industrial wind is a “flexible” electricity generator – for all the wrong reasons.

This exchange between Melissa Francis of the Fox Business Channel and Denise Bode of the American Wind Energy Association is an instant classic.  The interview is titled Wind Energy Tax Credit a Help or Distorting the Market? and can be … Continue reading

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My boss would have fired the whole bunch!

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has a Vision Statement. Have a look at Vision Statement Item 4:  “An improvement in the standard of living and quality of life for the people of West Virginia“ Reading this statement, folks … Continue reading

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Edison Mission Energy, owner of WV wind farm, may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Edison Mission Bonds Worth 54 Cents in Bankruptcy, JPMorgan Says Don’t say we didn’t warn you! – Edison Mission Group – “deteriorating financial conditions” – March 1, 2012 And these poor souls actually invested in EMG – Invest teacher pension … Continue reading

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Industrial wind … it always seems to come down to money.

Ongoing noise problems associated with Mitsubishi turbines operating at the Pinnacle Wind project in Mineral County WV are being investigated by the West Virginia Public Service Commission, following a formal complaint from residents. The following are excerpts from the WV … Continue reading

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Braithwaite v Pinnacle Wind, LLC – WV PSC Staff recommends further investigation.

“It is ludicrous to argue that because the Commission possibly had incorrect information before it when it made its decision, it cannot now review that decision. Therefore, Staff believes Pinnacle’s argument that this issue is beyond Commission review should be rejected.” … Continue reading

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Invest teacher pension funds in Edison Mission Group? Seriously?

Now, I’ll be the first to admit I’m no Charles Schwab, but I have a enough sense not to put my money in a company the parent company is considering giving the boot.  It just doesn’t make sense.  Take a … Continue reading

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