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Far from being “free”, wind is one of the most expensive ways of generating electricity yet devised. Without an almost 100 per cent subsidy, unwittingly paid by all of us through our electricity bills, no one would dream of building giant wind turbines in Britain, because their cost is not remotely competitive.

Christopher Booker, Daily Telegraph, Sept. 2008
 

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Monday, 29 June 2009

Breaking news - Scottish Power have confirmed today (Monday 29th June 2009) that they have decided NOT to proceed with the proposed development at Chilla Moor.

A press release from Scottish Power will be sent on for publication on this site within the next few days.

Feedback received. As the news continues to spread, we have started to receive feedback from members of the local community and other action groups.

  • "Very, very many congratulations to you all. Quite apart from a victory for common sense, your hard work has helped sustain a quality of life for many of us here in the area."
  • "Well done to the whole team."
  • "Congratulations to all concerned, for preventing the despoilation of your beautiful countryside. Scottish Power did the right thing in dropping this scheme."
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