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Green Jobs Disappear When Tax Subsidies End

July 19, 2017 by Paul Crowe

Green energy jobs and projects run on tax dollars

Our county executive, Kathy Dahlkemper, often touts the benefits of wind energy to Erie County citing the many green jobs it will create, but Ontario is a great example of what really happens. It’s a learning experience for those willing to learn. Short term jobs An Ontario factory producing wind turbine blades is closing, ending […]

What Did Germany Learn the Hard Way That PA Politicians Continue to Ignore?

July 11, 2016 by Paul Crowe

Offshore wind turbines in Europe leave an impressive wake effect. Maybe we'll get to see that in Lake Erie, too.

While County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper touts the wonders of wind turbines in Lake Erie, $50 million taxpayer dollars are shoveled into LEEDCo pockets and First Energy plans to install smart meters to monitor and control your electricity consumption, Germany, which has been on a green energy spending binge for years is sharply cutting back on […]

Warning: Pennsylvania’s Politically Correct Electricity is Arriving Now

June 26, 2016 by Paul Crowe

First Energy is now upgrading everyone to politically correct electricity courtesy of the PA legislature - and you must use less and you must use it at the proper time of day

Did you get the notice in your mailbox about the upcoming installation of smart meters? Have you seen the ads from First Energy saying “the switch is on” to cleaner energy, renewable power and smarter technology? If so, you might think our electric utility is all in favor of “green energy,” but the truth is, […]

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