There was some kind of train wreck at a Cohocton town board meeting, where Eric Massa's letter in opposition to wind development in the area hit the fan.
In other energy news, Massa is going to anchor "Hydrogen Power Hour" tonight at 9 on C-SPAN.
Rochesterturning has link to Massa's appearance on the Bill Press radio show. The podcast is currently on Press's front page.
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Huh. I wonder what Massa is upset about. Maybe some connected NIMBY folks in his ear? Or maybe Massa doesn't think the project merits federal funds (because why else would Obama be involved). Hey, if Massa wants to be opposed to overly generous wind subsidies, be my guest... I just doubt that's the reason.
From what I can tell, his opposition to the issue is based on some pretty simple facts: there's not enough wind in the area to justify wind farms, but the massive subsidy available for windfarms induces energy corporations to build them even if they won't be effective. So in a few years when the money runs out, the hills in that area will be dotted with huge, unused windmills.
He's been consistently against the windmills since the issue came up a few years ago, so it's not a new position.