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Off-Shore Wind Energy in the U.S.
Cape Wind ProjectThe First Off-shore Wind Project in the U.S.
Off-Shore Wind Energy in the U.S.
Cape Wind ProjectThe First Off-shore Wind Project in the U.S.
Angeline R. Babel
Energy Law Fall 2010
Angeline R. Babel
Energy Law Fall 2010
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OutlineOutline
• Wind Energy
• Offshore Wind Energy
• Challenges for Wind Projects
• Cape Wind Project
• Lessons from the Cape Wind Project
• Conclusions
• Wind Energy
• Offshore Wind Energy
• Challenges for Wind Projects
• Cape Wind Project
• Lessons from the Cape Wind Project
• Conclusions
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U.S. Energy Supply (2009)U.S. Energy Supply (2009)
U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-923, "Power Plant Operations Report.”
•Wind Power only accounts for about 2% of the electricity generated in the U.S.•0% wind power is from offshore wind farms
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U.S. policy is moving towards reducing dependence on fossil fuels and using energy sources
that reduce green house gas emissions
U.S. policy is moving towards reducing dependence on fossil fuels and using energy sources
that reduce green house gas emissions
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20% Wind Energy by 203020% Wind Energy by 2030
• 2006 President Bush emphasized greater energy efficiency and diversified energy portfolio
• 2008 Release of “20% Wind Energy Scenario” study by U.S. Department of Energy
• 2006 President Bush emphasized greater energy efficiency and diversified energy portfolio
• 2008 Release of “20% Wind Energy Scenario” study by U.S. Department of Energy
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Benefits of Wind EnergyBenefits of Wind Energy
• Inexhaustible supply of wind
• No green house gas emission
• Have the technology now
• Reduces reliance on imported fuels
• Competitively priced with standard fuel sources
• Inexhaustible supply of wind
• No green house gas emission
• Have the technology now
• Reduces reliance on imported fuels
• Competitively priced with standard fuel sources
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Harnessing the Wind in the USHarnessing the Wind in the US
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Wind Resources in U.S. Wind Resources in U.S.
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Majority of US population on Coasts
Majority of US population on Coasts
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Up until now, the U.S. has NO Offshore Wind Energy Farms Up until now, the U.S. has NO Offshore Wind Energy Farms
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Offshore Benefits Offshore Benefits
• More power than land based– Steady wind - “sea breeze effect” and less turbulence– Larger turbines
• Less wear and tear on turbines• Peak energy generation occurs during peak
demand• Energy source close to energy demand
• More power than land based– Steady wind - “sea breeze effect” and less turbulence– Larger turbines
• Less wear and tear on turbines• Peak energy generation occurs during peak
demand• Energy source close to energy demand
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Offshore Wind Projects have been used for over a decade in
other countries
Offshore Wind Projects have been used for over a decade in
other countries
• Europe generates over 2 GW • Europe generates over 2 GW
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Challenges to Wind PowerChallenges to Wind Power
• Challenges common to land-based and offshore– Sound/Vibration– “Flickering”- (Light reflecting from Sun)– Aesthetics– Loss of property value– Environmental impact
• Challenges unique to offshore– Navigation concerns– Fishing/Coastal environment
• Challenges common to land-based and offshore– Sound/Vibration– “Flickering”- (Light reflecting from Sun)– Aesthetics– Loss of property value– Environmental impact
• Challenges unique to offshore– Navigation concerns– Fishing/Coastal environment
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Nuisance LawNuisance Law
• D’s conduct must “cause significant harm to the plaintiff’s private use and enjoyment of land, and the conduct must be either intentional and unreasonable or unintentional and negligent, reckless, or abnormally dangerous” – Restatement (Second) of Torts §§§821D, 821F, 822
(1979)
• Examples include “pollution, noise, odors, vibrations…[and] excessive light” (1)
• Nuisance must be of an “unreasonable” magnitude
• D’s conduct must “cause significant harm to the plaintiff’s private use and enjoyment of land, and the conduct must be either intentional and unreasonable or unintentional and negligent, reckless, or abnormally dangerous” – Restatement (Second) of Torts §§§821D, 821F, 822
(1979)
• Examples include “pollution, noise, odors, vibrations…[and] excessive light” (1)
• Nuisance must be of an “unreasonable” magnitude
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Small-scale Wind (1 turbine) Nuisance suits
Small-scale Wind (1 turbine) Nuisance suits
• Noise/Vibration– Must be of “sufficient intensity” to meet the standard
of unreasonable interference• Small-scale Wind Project Suits
– Rose v. Chaikin• Enjoined the construction of a wind turbine 10 feet from
property line in a NJ residential neighborhood
– Rassier v. Houim• Dismissed nuisance suit against turbine within 50 ft of
neighbors yard, 50-60 decibels• Neighbor moved in with turbine already erected and
Defendant tried to teach Plaintiff how to turn it off if it was too loud
• Noise/Vibration– Must be of “sufficient intensity” to meet the standard
of unreasonable interference• Small-scale Wind Project Suits
– Rose v. Chaikin• Enjoined the construction of a wind turbine 10 feet from
property line in a NJ residential neighborhood
– Rassier v. Houim• Dismissed nuisance suit against turbine within 50 ft of
neighbors yard, 50-60 decibels• Neighbor moved in with turbine already erected and
Defendant tried to teach Plaintiff how to turn it off if it was too loud
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Large Scale Wind Farm Nuisance Suits
Large Scale Wind Farm Nuisance Suits
• Burch v. NedPower Mount Storm, LLC (2007)
– Claim of noise, unsightliness and reduced property value
– Unsightliness alone does not justify injunction but may be if accompanied by other nuisances
– Court found that injunctive relief, not just damage liabilty, could have been proper form of relief
• Case leaves the door open for more nuisance suits
• Burch v. NedPower Mount Storm, LLC (2007)
– Claim of noise, unsightliness and reduced property value
– Unsightliness alone does not justify injunction but may be if accompanied by other nuisances
– Court found that injunctive relief, not just damage liabilty, could have been proper form of relief
• Case leaves the door open for more nuisance suits
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Rankin v. FPL Energy, LLC (Texas App. 2008)
• Alleged aesthetics and emotional impact of aesthetics
• Court acknowledged Texas case law does not provide authority for aesthetic nuisance claims
Rankin v. FPL Energy, LLC (Texas App. 2008)
• Alleged aesthetics and emotional impact of aesthetics
• Court acknowledged Texas case law does not provide authority for aesthetic nuisance claims
Large Scale Wind Farm Nuisance Suits
Large Scale Wind Farm Nuisance Suits
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1st U.S. Offshore Wind Project: Cape Wind Project
1st U.S. Offshore Wind Project: Cape Wind Project
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Cape Wind ProjectCape Wind Project
• Proposed by Cape Wind Associates (CWA)
• 24 square Miles
• 130 wind turbines
• At least 5 miles offshore
– 13.8 miles from Nantucket Island
• To provide at least 3/4 electricity used on Cape Cod and the Islands
• Proposed by Cape Wind Associates (CWA)
• 24 square Miles
• 130 wind turbines
• At least 5 miles offshore
– 13.8 miles from Nantucket Island
• To provide at least 3/4 electricity used on Cape Cod and the Islands
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Regulations and Litigation have bogged down the Cape
Wind Project for the last 9 years
Regulations and Litigation have bogged down the Cape
Wind Project for the last 9 years
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Cape Wind Project LocationCape Wind Project Location
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Although wind energy has general support, local groups
have stalled development
Although wind energy has general support, local groups
have stalled development
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Opposition to Cape Wind ProjectOpposition to Cape Wind Project
• Residents of Nantucket– The Kennedy’s– Bunny Mellon (heiress to Listerine fortune)– DuPont– Walter Cronkite
• Former Governor Mitt Romney• Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound• WalMart• Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility • Californians for Renewable Energy Inc.!!!
(“CARE”)
• Residents of Nantucket– The Kennedy’s– Bunny Mellon (heiress to Listerine fortune)– DuPont– Walter Cronkite
• Former Governor Mitt Romney• Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound• WalMart• Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility • Californians for Renewable Energy Inc.!!!
(“CARE”)
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Challenges as applied to Cape Wind project
Challenges as applied to Cape Wind project
• Noise
• Aesthetics
• Environmental Impact
• Noise
• Aesthetics
• Environmental Impact
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Sound/Vibration not applicableSound/Vibration not applicable
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AestheticsAesthetics
• General Principle: “a thing is not a nuisance merely because it is unsightly, offends the aesthetic sense, makes the vicinity less attractive, or creates mental discomfort” – 58 AM. JUR. 2D Nuisances §85 (2009)
• General Principle: “a thing is not a nuisance merely because it is unsightly, offends the aesthetic sense, makes the vicinity less attractive, or creates mental discomfort” – 58 AM. JUR. 2D Nuisances §85 (2009)
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Proposed view fromConduit (5.6 miles)
Aesthetics of Cape Wind ProjectAesthetics of Cape Wind Project
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Proposed view from Edgartown(9 miles)
Aesthetics of Cape Wind ProjectAesthetics of Cape Wind Project
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Aesthetics of Cape Wind ProjectAesthetics of Cape Wind Project
Proposed view fromNantucket Island (13.8 miles)
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Aesthetics of Cape Wind ProjectAesthetics of Cape Wind Project
• FAA requires lights to be placed on turbines for aviation safety
• FAA reduced the number of lights needed from 260 to 57 (spans 24 square miles)
• FAA requires lights to be placed on turbines for aviation safety
• FAA reduced the number of lights needed from 260 to 57 (spans 24 square miles)
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Environmental Impact of Cape Wind Project
Environmental Impact of Cape Wind Project
• Federal review- NEPA– Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• State review- MEPA– Environmental Impact Review (EIR)– Cape Cod Commission’s Development of Regional
Impact (DRI)
• 2004- Draft Reports stated a compelling public benefit, positive environmental and economic impacts
• Federal review- NEPA– Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• State review- MEPA– Environmental Impact Review (EIR)– Cape Cod Commission’s Development of Regional
Impact (DRI)
• 2004- Draft Reports stated a compelling public benefit, positive environmental and economic impacts
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Erickson et al. (2002)
Environment Impact: BirdsEnvironment Impact: Birds
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Denmark’s Study on Offshore Wind Farms
Denmark’s Study on Offshore Wind Farms
Comparative study of pre and post turbine data
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Denmark’s Study of Offshore Wind Farms
Denmark’s Study of Offshore Wind Farms
• The Thermal Animal Detection System (TADS) for monitoring birds
• The Thermal Animal Detection System (TADS) for monitoring birds
•Re-align flight patterns to fly between turbines
•Birds alter migratory pattern to avoid turbines
Desholm and Kahler 2005
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Denmark’s Study Effect on Other Animals
Denmark’s Study Effect on Other Animals
• No significant effect on fish– Some fish avoided/were attracted to
underwater cable
• Seals did not change behavior due to wind farms
• Slight decrease in porpoise avoidance was found at one Danish wind farm even after construction finished
• No significant effect on fish– Some fish avoided/were attracted to
underwater cable
• Seals did not change behavior due to wind farms
• Slight decrease in porpoise avoidance was found at one Danish wind farm even after construction finished
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Challenges as Applied to Cape Wind Project
Challenges as Applied to Cape Wind Project
• Cape Wind has been held up in courts through many of the federal, state and local requirements – Citizen groups have opportunity to challenge
the issuance of each individual permit
• 2 cases have reached the First Circuit Court
• Cape Wind has been held up in courts through many of the federal, state and local requirements – Citizen groups have opportunity to challenge
the issuance of each individual permit
• 2 cases have reached the First Circuit Court
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Cape Wind 1st Circuit Court Cases
Cape Wind 1st Circuit Court Cases
• Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, Inc.,v. U.S. Dep’t of Army, 398 F.3d 105, 107 (1st Cir. 2005)– Contested Army Corps approval of offshore data collection
tower in Horseshoe Shoal– Denied
• Ten Taxpayer Citizens Group v. Cape Wind Assocs., 373 F.3d 184 (1st Cir. 2004)– Alleged MA state court had jurisdiction over the project and
CWA failed to get necessary permits under state law
• Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, Inc.,v. U.S. Dep’t of Army, 398 F.3d 105, 107 (1st Cir. 2005)– Contested Army Corps approval of offshore data collection
tower in Horseshoe Shoal– Denied
• Ten Taxpayer Citizens Group v. Cape Wind Assocs., 373 F.3d 184 (1st Cir. 2004)– Alleged MA state court had jurisdiction over the project and
CWA failed to get necessary permits under state law
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So Far, Cape Wind has cleared 17 of the regulatory hurdles
So Far, Cape Wind has cleared 17 of the regulatory hurdles
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Cape Wind Project close to end of regulatory hurdles
Cape Wind Project close to end of regulatory hurdles
• 2004- DEIS from Army Corp of Engineers
• 2009- State and Local Approval
• April 2010- U.S. Dept of Interior Approval
• May 2010- FAA approves project
• October 2010- U.S. leases federal lands
• November 2010- Mass. Dept of Public Utilities approves purchase of wind power for a 15-year contract
• 2004- DEIS from Army Corp of Engineers
• 2009- State and Local Approval
• April 2010- U.S. Dept of Interior Approval
• May 2010- FAA approves project
• October 2010- U.S. leases federal lands
• November 2010- Mass. Dept of Public Utilities approves purchase of wind power for a 15-year contract
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BUT MANY CASES STILL IN THE COURTS
BUT MANY CASES STILL IN THE COURTS
• June 2010– Federal District Court– Six groups and three individuals– Alleged environmental harm on federally
protected migratory birds and possibly whales
• June 2010– Federal District Court– Six groups and three individuals– Alleged environmental harm on federally
protected migratory birds and possibly whales
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BUT MANY CASES STILL IN THE COURTS
BUT MANY CASES STILL IN THE COURTS
• December 2010– (CARE) – Californians for Renewable Energy– complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) – against National Grid, Cape Wind and the
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities for approval of Cape Wind's power purchase agreement
• December 2010– (CARE) – Californians for Renewable Energy– complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) – against National Grid, Cape Wind and the
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities for approval of Cape Wind's power purchase agreement
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Lessons to Be LearnedLessons to Be Learned
• A streamlined process for federal, state and local regulation and zoning needs to developed
• Guidelines for studying environmental impact should be established
• System to comprehensively address local concerns needs to be established
• A streamlined process for federal, state and local regulation and zoning needs to developed
• Guidelines for studying environmental impact should be established
• System to comprehensively address local concerns needs to be established
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ConclusionConclusion
• Significant social, economic and environmental benefits are obtainable with offshore wind energy
• Significant regulatory hurdles are required to development of offshore wind technologies
• Comprehensive federal policy is needed to foster the development of offshore wind farms
• Significant social, economic and environmental benefits are obtainable with offshore wind energy
• Significant regulatory hurdles are required to development of offshore wind technologies
• Comprehensive federal policy is needed to foster the development of offshore wind farms
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