Langworthy, state lawmakers, others call for Great Lakes wind turbine moratorium [Video]

The 136-page study and 51-page white paper concluded that offshore wind production on the lakes isn’t cost effective, nor a unique and critical contribution to the states climate goals. 

But Citizens Against Wind Turbines In Lake Erie (CAWTILE) are still fighting for their cause because the study does leave room for development down the road if technology improves. 

“The concern is that they will come back,” said Patti Meckes, one of the CAWTILE advocates. “New York doesn’t stop at anything, they will circle back and try again.”

Meckes and CAWTILE have been fighting this fight for 15 years, and they want it to end.

“We want a permanent law that says no wind turbines in Lake Erie, not now, not ever,” Meckes said. 

This direct message in response to a bill being proposed in the New York State Senate that would allow NYSERDA …