President Obama's choice for Secretary of Energy on wind Power

from Wind Energy News - Jan 15, 2009:

Per Dr. Steven Chu, the lack of high voltage transmission lines is "by far and away the biggest obstacle" to expanding the use of wind power.

click on link to read entire article
http://www.windenergynews.com/content/view/1485/43/

On Jan. 20th, 2009, the Senate confirmed Steven Chu as Secretary of Energy.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aFtD02yqOtMw&refer=home
Dr. Steven Chu was sworn in on January 21, 2009, as the new Secretary of Energy.

Click here for the US Dept of Energy Website
http://www.energy.gov/

posted by Debi

January 2009 News

Please take note - our blog has changed to http://www.nvbha.org/


Regarding the PILOT program and status of the lawsuits - click on the link to read the entire article from 1/23/09. Deal reached on wind project http://www.the-leader.com/news/x497804110



If you did not see the article regarding Energy East, in the D&C on 1/22/09, click on this link
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/200901211354/BUSINESS/90121021

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
posted by Debi

Happy Holidays To All!

View to Worden Hill, Town of South Bristol.

A lovely winter's day at the West Hill Preserve, Town of Naples.

Posted by Bev.

Our Lovely Hills and Valleys

Ontario County Park (above)

View from Stid Hill State Land (above)

The Jump Off view looking north (above).

Some views from the Town of South Bristol. Enjoy.

Posted by Bev.

Code of Conduct for Wind Energy Firms in NY

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Unveils Code of Conduct for Wind Energy Firms in New York State. Click below if you did not see the articles in the D&C.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200881030056

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008810310318

Participate in your NVBHA!

Posted by Bev:













The NVBHA is looking for volunteers to be involved in the Board of Directors and other key positions on active committees.

Use your interest in the environment and your love of your Town, hills and valleys and join us for information gathering, lively meetings and interesting research and media opportunities.

Contact the NVBHA for information and to express your interest in becoming an active volunteer and member.

South Bristol Historical Society Event - Annual Meeting

Posted by Bev:

Please join the South Bristol Historical Society on Wednesday, October 22 for their annual Pot Luck Dinner and Meeting. Catch up on all that has happened in 2008!

The event will be held at the SBHS headquarters in the hamlet of Bristol Springs (formerly the Grange Hall). The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and the dinner at approximatly 7:00 p.m.

The meat and beverages will be provided. Please bring your own tableware and a side dish or dessert to pass.

Ann Morton, Professor, FingerLakes Community College will speak on the topic "In Small Towns Remembered".

Volunteers interested in history, friends and the community are needed for the South Bristol Historical Society Board. It's fun! Contact John Holtz at (585) 229-4833 if you'd like to help!