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Simulation of Deerfield Wind Project, Vermont (4 miles) Simulation by Northeast Wind

Simulation of Deerfield Wind Project, Vermont (4 miles) Simulation by Northeast Wind. Simulation of 48-Turbine Wind Project in Maine (Since Revised) (7.7 miles) Simulation by National Park Service. Visually Sensitive Landscape Contexts: Ridgelines Water/Oceans.

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Simulation of Deerfield Wind Project, Vermont (4 miles) Simulation by Northeast Wind

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  1. Simulation of Deerfield Wind Project, Vermont (4 miles) Simulation by Northeast Wind

  2. Simulation of 48-Turbine Wind Project in Maine (Since Revised) (7.7 miles) Simulation by National Park Service

  3. Visually Sensitive Landscape Contexts: • Ridgelines • Water/Oceans Simulation of Kibby Expansion Wind Project, Maine (3 miles) Simulation by TRC

  4. Early Simulation of Hoosac Wind Project, Massachusetts (telephoto view) Simulation by Northeast Wind

  5. 18-Turbine Black Nubble Wind Project, Maine (Denied) Simulation by National Park Service

  6. FAA Hazard Lighting

  7. Simulation of 21-Turbine Lowell Wind Project, Vermont (6.8 miles) Prepared for Green Mountain Power by Landworks

  8. Ensuring a Fair and Comprehensive Aesthetic Review Process (1) • Recognize aesthetic concerns as legitimate. • Honest and accurate simulations illustrating how the project will appear in the landscape. ► Worst case scenario: clear weather, unobstructed views, most scenic views, include the most proximate views ► Single frame images with all panorama views ► Local residents and officials define areas for simulations

  9. Simulation of 5-turbine Georgia Mountain Wind Project, Vermont (portion) (.7 miles) Simulation by Saratoga Associates

  10. Simulation of 5 turbine Georgia Mountain Wind Project, Vermont (portion) (.7 miles) Simulation by Saratoga Associates

  11. Panorama Simulation of Georgia Mountain Wind Project, Vermont (.7 miles) Simulation by Saratoga Associates

  12. Simulation of Wind Project in Maine (7.7 miles) Simulation by National Park Service

  13. Panorama Simulation of Wind Project in Maine (7.7 miles) Simulation by T.J. DeWann Associates

  14. Simulation of Lowell Wind Project, Vermont (1.2 miles) Simulation by Landworks

  15. Ensuring a Fair and Comprehensive Aesthetic Review Process (continued) • Clear, comprehensive, and well articulated assessment process which relates to how people perceive and value landscapes ►Avoid laundry list ► Focus on most sensitive viewing areas; ► Recognize locally important areas, not just state and national • Examine a meaningful radius: ► 10 miles inland ► 20 miles ocean, larger projects, open landscapes (e.g. Midwest) • Respond to legitimate concerns; modify the project

  16. Simulation by Northeast Wind Turbine Relocation/Reduction A

  17. Turbines set back from foreground peak • Appear at lower elevation Simulation by Northeast Wind Turbine Relocation/Reduction B

  18. Ensuring a Fair and Comprehensive Aesthetic Review Process (continued) • Encourage Local and State planning: identify scenic values • Energy Planning: Connect wind projects to actual reductions in GHG emissions. • Fair monetary compensation (is beauty in the pocketbook?)

  19. Roads and Clearing: Kibby Wind Project, Maine (year 1) • Impacts will decrease after 5 years • Impacts may be minimal when viewed from below • May be a concern with highly sensitive viewing area above and in close proximity.

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