Build Gulf of Maine Wind Turbines in Maine
Target:
Residents of Maine
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We, the undersigned citizens of Maine, are excited to hear that the Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center at the University of Maine is working to develop deep-water, offshore wind turbines and platforms for our country. We want these windmills/platforms to be made in the U.S. and would strongly prefer they be made at Bath Iron Works where we have the ability to build them. We call on our Congressional delegation, the Governor, and the State Legislature to begin working now to ensure that windmills and platforms that get put into the Gulf of Maine are built here at BIW by skilled Maine workers.
We, the undersigned citizens of Maine, are excited to hear that the Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center at the University of Maine is working to develop deep-water, offshore wind turbines and platforms for our country. We want these windmills/platforms to be made in the U.S. and would strongly prefer they be made at Bath Iron Works where we have the ability to build them. We call on our Congressional delegation, the Governor, and the State Legislature to begin working now to ensure that windmills and platforms that get put into the Gulf of Maine are built here at BIW by skilled Maine workers.
We signed the "Build Gulf of Maine Wind Turbines in Maine" petition!
# 247:
10:29 am PST, Jan 28,
Barbara Tomlinson, Washington
When designing the wind turbines, be sure to use BIRD-FRIENDLY, helix-shaped design, as put forth in another Petition on the subject of Wind Energy. We cannot afford to sacrifice birds for our human energy needs. Fortunately, bird-friendly design allows the birds to actually SEE the "helix-shaped" blades when in motion, so that they don't fly into them. The sort of blades shown in the picture, are NOT bird-friendly and can't be seen by the birds when the blades are in motion.
When designing the wind turbines, be sure to use BIRD-FRIENDLY, helix-shaped design, as put forth in another Petition on the subject of Wind Energy. We cannot afford to sacrifice birds for our human energy needs. Fortunately, bird-friendly design allows the birds to actually SEE the "helix-shaped" blades when in motion, so that they don't fly into them. The sort of blades shown in the picture, are NOT bird-friendly and can't be seen by the birds when the blades are in motion.
# 246:
7:03 am PST, Jan 27,
Mervi Rantala, Finland
# 245:
10:36 pm PST, Jan 24,
B. Thomas Diener, New Mexico
We absolutely, positively should build Gulf of Maine wind turbines in the Pine Tree State because the people there need work badly and it's not just Mainers that need the money; it's vital to our nation's economy. We need to make the USA number 1 again in everything once again. Also, working Americans who were either born in this country or came here legally are a very valuable economic asset to this nation, NOT a burdensome liability unlike what the so-called US Chamber of Commerce claims.
We absolutely, positively should build Gulf of Maine wind turbines in the Pine Tree State because the people there need work badly and it's not just Mainers that need the money; it's vital to our nation's economy. We need to make the USA number 1 again in everything once again. Also, working Americans who were either born in this country or came here legally are a very valuable economic asset to this nation, NOT a burdensome liability unlike what the so-called US Chamber of Commerce claims.
# 244:
5:10 pm PST, Jan 24,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 243:
9:20 am PST, Jan 24,
John Pye, New York
# 242:
9:13 am PST, Jan 24,
John Viacrucis, Minnesota
We should build wind turbines at the Bath Iron Works in Maine, because it would provide jobs, and help boost the economy.
We should build wind turbines at the Bath Iron Works in Maine, because it would provide jobs, and help boost the economy.
# 241:
7:24 am PST, Jan 16,
Kenny Cole, Maine
This will begin the path towards decreasing war spending.
This will begin the path towards decreasing war spending.
# 240:
5:37 am PST, Dec 20,
M Luisa Fox-Encinas, Indiana
# 239:
7:16 pm PST, Nov 13,
Shawn White, Maine
# 238:
3:04 pm PST, Nov 10,
Alison CAulfield, Maine
# 237:
5:19 pm PDT, Oct 15,
Peter Bull, New York
A recent study conducted by the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (October 2009) has shown that investments in clean energy (as well as health care and education) create a much larger number of jobs across all pay ranges than spending the same amount of funds with the military. (Here is a link to an earlier 2007 draft of the study: http://www.peri.umass.edu/236/hash/78326f6be5/publication/282/)
A recent study conducted by the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (October 2009) has shown that investments in clean energy (as well as health care and education) create a much larger number of jobs across all pay ranges than spending the same amount of funds with the military. (Here is a link to an earlier 2007 draft of the study: http://www.peri.umass.edu/236/hash/78326f6be5/publication/282/)
# 236:
7:17 pm PDT, Sep 15,
Jack Layne, Tennessee
Not sure if this is a commercial for BIW or not, personnally I couldnt care less who builds them company wise, BUT I do agree with building them here in the USA. And I also agree that wind power is the answer to our future power needs. And lastly, BIW does rather excellent ship work, so there is no reason they should not do as well in this project as well. Three thumbs up!!!!!
Not sure if this is a commercial for BIW or not, personnally I couldnt care less who builds them company wise, BUT I do agree with building them here in the USA. And I also agree that wind power is the answer to our future power needs. And lastly, BIW does rather excellent ship work, so there is no reason they should not do as well in this project as well. Three thumbs up!!!!!
# 235:
7:25 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Robert McGuire, Maine
Yes, I believe that wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine would highlight Maine's leading edge role in the environmental movement in this country. And I believe that it is only right that they be built in this country, in Maine, if possible.
Yes, I believe that wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine would highlight Maine's leading edge role in the environmental movement in this country. And I believe that it is only right that they be built in this country, in Maine, if possible.
# 234:
9:07 pm PDT, Jun 27,
Duke Deltree, Maine
that would be just great to see
that would be just great to see
# 233:
8:23 pm PDT, Jun 23,
Name not displayed, Maine
I do NOT want these wind turbines on Maine's land. I think that this should be a state movement and have no out of state politics.
I do NOT want these wind turbines on Maine's land. I think that this should be a state movement and have no out of state politics.
# 232:
9:46 am PDT, Jun 20,
Melissa Wojcik, Maine
# 231:
9:27 am PDT, Jun 9,
Thomas Drinkwater, Maine
I strongly believe that wind power is one of the many things we need to look at to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, reduce emissions, and clean up the environment. This is a positive step, not necessarily a total solution, towards energy independence and a cleaner, safer earth.
I strongly believe that wind power is one of the many things we need to look at to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, reduce emissions, and clean up the environment. This is a positive step, not necessarily a total solution, towards energy independence and a cleaner, safer earth.
# 230:
3:57 am PDT, Jun 3,
Katie Grose, Maine
Constructing windmills and platforms to harvest the abundant resource of wind in the gulf of Maine is an opportunity that should be immediately seized by BIW. We call on state and national leadership for Maine to be a part of the solution to the real crisis of climate change and the resulting economic transformation from resource depletion.
Constructing windmills and platforms to harvest the abundant resource of wind in the gulf of Maine is an opportunity that should be immediately seized by BIW. We call on state and national leadership for Maine to be a part of the solution to the real crisis of climate change and the resulting economic transformation from resource depletion.
# 229:
6:23 am PDT, May 31,
Richard Nadeau, Maine
Look forward to knowing that Maine has made the leap to harness this wonderful renewable resource. And bulding the turbine parts closer to home might decrease costs for those that want to put a turbine on thier farm someday.
Look forward to knowing that Maine has made the leap to harness this wonderful renewable resource. And bulding the turbine parts closer to home might decrease costs for those that want to put a turbine on thier farm someday.
# 228:
5:11 am PDT, May 9,
L. Burnell, Maine
Wind turbines are what we need!
Wind turbines are what we need!
# 227:
4:42 pm PDT, May 3,
Angela Graf, Maine
# 226:
2:39 pm PDT, Apr 29,
Ciarán Clarke, Ireland
# 225:
7:19 am PDT, Apr 24,
Katharine Roux, Maine
Nothing would be better for Maine than offshore wind built by Mainers.
Nothing would be better for Maine than offshore wind built by Mainers.
# 224:
11:59 am PDT, Apr 23,
Paul Morrissey, Maine
Wind energy can be a bridge to a future of clean energy production and is an abundant Maine resource. As elected officials, I encourage you to do your utmost to see that Maine is in the lead for clean energy development and in the creation of the quality jobs that will put us there.
Wind energy can be a bridge to a future of clean energy production and is an abundant Maine resource. As elected officials, I encourage you to do your utmost to see that Maine is in the lead for clean energy development and in the creation of the quality jobs that will put us there.
# 223:
6:54 am PDT, Apr 23,
Skip Babineau, Maine
Increasing energy diversity and supply in Maine and elsewhere is crucial in securing our nation's future energy security. By building that infrastructue in Maine the state will take a leading role in the development of new renewable energy tecnologies.
Increasing energy diversity and supply in Maine and elsewhere is crucial in securing our nation's future energy security. By building that infrastructue in Maine the state will take a leading role in the development of new renewable energy tecnologies.
# 221:
5:57 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Clare Forstie, Maine
# 220:
5:45 pm PDT, Apr 22,
Lauren Markert, Maine
I've lived in the Bath area for 12 years, and I'd love to see BIW play a part in creating Maine's renewable energy future!
I've lived in the Bath area for 12 years, and I'd love to see BIW play a part in creating Maine's renewable energy future!
# 219:
7:14 am PDT, Apr 22,
Michael Branca, Maine
As a resident of Bath, I urge you to support this opportunity to transform the community's largest employer from one that thrives solely on the creation of tools of war to a leader in the peaceful, non-destructive field of green power.
As a resident of Bath, I urge you to support this opportunity to transform the community's largest employer from one that thrives solely on the creation of tools of war to a leader in the peaceful, non-destructive field of green power.
# 218:
5:48 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Maine
# 217:
4:22 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Amy Chamberlain, Maine
There are still employees at BIW who remember working together to design the manufacture of diverse vessels for industrial clients. They can figure out turbines too. Let's put Maine on the map as a pioneer in the shift from military to green industry!
There are still employees at BIW who remember working together to design the manufacture of diverse vessels for industrial clients. They can figure out turbines too. Let's put Maine on the map as a pioneer in the shift from military to green industry!
# 216:
7:21 am PDT, Apr 19,
Michaleen Toothaker, Maine
# 215:
7:46 am PDT, Apr 9,
Elizabeth Bridges, Maine
# 214:
8:29 am PDT, Apr 8,
Lauchlin Titus, Maine
This is a viable resource and we have skilled workers and business in Maine to make it happen!
This is a viable resource and we have skilled workers and business in Maine to make it happen!
# 213:
6:28 am PDT, Apr 8,
Morgan Titus, Maine
# 212:
5:01 pm PDT, Apr 7,
Linda Titus, Maine
Yes, I think our energy and money should be focussed on building windmills off shore in Maine
Yes, I think our energy and money should be focussed on building windmills off shore in Maine
# 211:
12:14 pm PDT, Apr 7,
S Critchfield, Maine
# 210:
7:42 pm PDT, Apr 1,
Name not displayed, Maine
# 209:
1:40 pm PDT, Apr 1,
Kathleen McKay, Maine
Time for some innovative thinking here. Let's go.
Time for some innovative thinking here. Let's go.
# 208:
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11:08 am PDT, Apr 1,
Claire Prontnicki, Maine
Let's create a secure economy for Maine that DOESN'T rely on Pentagon contracts and perpetual war -- and help free ourselves from oil-dependence at the same time! |
# 207:
10:41 pm PDT, Mar 28,
Deena Weinstein, Maine
Do you think we should build Gulf of Maine wind turbines at Bath Iron Works? YES!!
Do you think we should build Gulf of Maine wind turbines at Bath Iron Works? YES!!
# 206:
4:20 pm PDT, Mar 27,
Jeffrey Ferris, Maine
Please work to help get us off foriegn oil and create LOCAL, green collar jobs for Maine - putting us on the cutting edge of new technologies and innovation.
Please work to help get us off foriegn oil and create LOCAL, green collar jobs for Maine - putting us on the cutting edge of new technologies and innovation.
# 205:
12:28 am PDT, Mar 24,
Ari R. Kolman, Canada
Absolutely Of course and Now Please.. We Will All Distribute This Page to Big Media and Start Letting those “Useless Talking Heads on TV News” know what’s really worth reporting to the world… Useless they are because who knows if they even know about this? But if they did, they should Report it as we will also through our blogs.. …
Absolutely Of course and Now Please.. We Will All Distribute This Page to Big Media and Start Letting those “Useless Talking Heads on TV News” know what’s really worth reporting to the world… Useless they are because who knows if they even know about this? But if they did, they should Report it as we will also through our blogs.. …
# 204:
12:09 pm PDT, Mar 17,
Karl Smith, Maine
# 203:
8:18 pm PDT, Mar 16,
Umaine student, Class of '13, Wisconsin
I think that having wind turbines manufactured in Maine would be an excellent economic decision, and the building of wind farms in the Gulf of Maine is an excellent environmental decision as well. This venture would really set Maine apart as a leader in natural resource management and innovation.
I think that having wind turbines manufactured in Maine would be an excellent economic decision, and the building of wind farms in the Gulf of Maine is an excellent environmental decision as well. This venture would really set Maine apart as a leader in natural resource management and innovation.
# 202:
11:01 pm PDT, Mar 9,
JoAnn Burns, Illinois
We should buil all of the wind turbines and all the parts that we need for the operaton of wind power in the United States of America
We should buil all of the wind turbines and all the parts that we need for the operaton of wind power in the United States of America
# 201:
8:43 am PST, Mar 7,
Kristine Cornish, Maine
I will on;ly support this idea if the work and hardware for the project is made in the USA. We have the best workers AND the quality controll to back it up.
I will on;ly support this idea if the work and hardware for the project is made in the USA. We have the best workers AND the quality controll to back it up.
