VICTORY!! THE TURBINE PROJECT IS OFFICIALLY CANCELLED AND SHORT MOUNTAIN IS SAFE!! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR LAND AND PROTECTING OUR BEAUTIFUL WILDLIFE FOREVER!! STAY VIGILANT BECAUSE WE MUST ALWAYS REMAIN READY TO DEFEND OUR HOME!!
March 12, 2024
Final supporters
A Chicago-based developer, Invenergy, is proposing construction of a 19-turbine wind farm to line the top of Short Mountain Ridge for SIX miles, near the Baker substation in Hardy County. The proposed turbines are over 600 feet tall, higher than any building in WV, and nearly twice the size of the Statue of Liberty! This would require that residential land in the Short Mountain region of Hardy County be rezoned.
-EACH turbine would require dozens of acres of trees to be cleared, with adverse effects to the wildlife and natural landscape. The massive 607 foot high turbines would become the most dominant element in the environment, creating light pollution and destroying the forest and habitats that make Hardy County unique and beautiful. The destruction of this vibrant mountain landscape would also decimate forest habitat for Short Mountain wildlife residents like the American Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Turkey Vultures, Whippoorwill, Whitetail Deer, Black Bears, and many others.
-Property value losses of over 30% have been reported by homes up to TWO miles away from commercial wind development. Nearby residents may not fully understand the loss in value until AFTER the project would be completed.
-Noise is the #1 complaint of residents that reside near wind turbines. Mechanical and low frequency noise caused by the motion of the massive turbine blades generate a near constant pulse. Many other residents near turbines report other health impacts such as headaches and dizziness from the impact of low frequency noise and the effect of strobe lighting from the rotating blades that intersect the lights.
-Safety issues related to turbines have also been reported, with increased lightning strikes, tower collapses, ice throw, and stray voltage.
What you can do- EVERY VOICE COUNTS!
Call the Hardy County Commission (304) 530-0284
Call the Hardy County Planning Commission (304) 530-0257
Tell them that you OPPOSE REZONING ON SHORT MOUNTAIN.
Tell them that you OPPOSE A WIND FARM ON SHORT MOUNTAIN
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 12, 2024
Reached 100 supporters
April 2, 2023
124 Comments
The reason we chose to live here (tranquility and wildlife) will be forever changed. Our community shouldn't bear the brunt of big corporations and their impact on our way of life, only to increase their profits.
No more major impacts on our County, it's natural resources, heritage, and residents! Especially when the benefits are experienced elsewhere! WV needs to shed the curse of its history and stop being exploited and benefiting "others" to the detriment of its residents. This cannot continue to be our legacy.
My family has owned property in Hardy County on 220S at the Hardy/Grant County border since the 1700's. This is a disgrace to destroy the beauty and farm/family use of our land. NO MORE WIND TURBINES IN WV!
I am against the wind turbines on Short Mountain. Among others things they will: destroy the beautiful views, create noise in an otherwise peaceful area, cause property values to go down, create light pollution and have a negative impact on wildlife. Say no to wind turbines on Short Mountain.
Having seen the destruction used in the forest floor at the Mt Storm wind farm to accomodate 500' tall cranes to hoist the turbines in place as well as miles of trenching and deforestation to bury electric cables, the energy output for the total destruction and devine of property values isn't worth it.
Don't let this happen!
I am totally opposed to this. This is not good for any citizen of WV.
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VICTORY!! THE TURBINE PROJECT IS OFFICIALLY CANCELLED AND SHORT MOUNTAIN IS SAFE!! THANK YOU FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR LAND AND PROTECTING OUR BEAUTIFUL WILDLIFE FOREVER!! STAY VIGILANT BECAUSE WE MUST ALWAYS REMAIN READY TO DEFEND OUR HOME!!
March 12, 2024
Final supporters
A Chicago-based developer, Invenergy, is proposing construction of a 19-turbine wind farm to line the top of Short Mountain Ridge for SIX miles, near the Baker substation in Hardy County. The proposed turbines are over 600 feet tall, higher than any building in WV, and nearly twice the size of the Statue of Liberty! This would require that residential land in the Short Mountain region of Hardy County be rezoned.
-EACH turbine would require dozens of acres of trees to be cleared, with adverse effects to the wildlife and natural landscape. The massive 607 foot high turbines would become the most dominant element in the environment, creating light pollution and destroying the forest and habitats that make Hardy County unique and beautiful. The destruction of this vibrant mountain landscape would also decimate forest habitat for Short Mountain wildlife residents like the American Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Turkey Vultures, Whippoorwill, Whitetail Deer, Black Bears, and many others.
-Property value losses of over 30% have been reported by homes up to TWO miles away from commercial wind development. Nearby residents may not fully understand the loss in value until AFTER the project would be completed.
-Noise is the #1 complaint of residents that reside near wind turbines. Mechanical and low frequency noise caused by the motion of the massive turbine blades generate a near constant pulse. Many other residents near turbines report other health impacts such as headaches and dizziness from the impact of low frequency noise and the effect of strobe lighting from the rotating blades that intersect the lights.
-Safety issues related to turbines have also been reported, with increased lightning strikes, tower collapses, ice throw, and stray voltage.
What you can do- EVERY VOICE COUNTS!
Call the Hardy County Commission (304) 530-0284
Call the Hardy County Planning Commission (304) 530-0257
Tell them that you OPPOSE REZONING ON SHORT MOUNTAIN.
Tell them that you OPPOSE A WIND FARM ON SHORT MOUNTAIN
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 12, 2024
Reached 100 supporters
April 2, 2023
124 Comments
While I support green energy, this is simply too close to residential areas. I am concerned about the health impacts of the noise on everyone living nearby.
The reason we chose to live here (tranquility and wildlife) will be forever changed. Our community shouldn't bear the brunt of big corporations and their impact on our way of life, only to increase their profits.
No more major impacts on our County, it's natural resources, heritage, and residents! Especially when the benefits are experienced elsewhere! WV needs to shed the curse of its history and stop being exploited and benefiting "others" to the detriment of its residents. This cannot continue to be our legacy.
My family has owned property in Hardy County on 220S at the Hardy/Grant County border since the 1700's. This is a disgrace to destroy the beauty and farm/family use of our land. NO MORE WIND TURBINES IN WV!
I am against the wind turbines on Short Mountain. Among others things they will: destroy the beautiful views, create noise in an otherwise peaceful area, cause property values to go down, create light pollution and have a negative impact on wildlife. Say no to wind turbines on Short Mountain.
Having seen the destruction used in the forest floor at the Mt Storm wind farm to accomodate 500' tall cranes to hoist the turbines in place as well as miles of trenching and deforestation to bury electric cables, the energy output for the total destruction and devine of property values isn't worth it.
Don't let this happen!
I am totally opposed to this. This is not good for any citizen of WV.
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While I support green energy, this is simply too close to residential areas. I am concerned about the health impacts of the noise on everyone living nearby.