tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post7235987190613810481..comments2024-01-08T21:00:24.932-08:00Comments on The Straight Goods: Naikun wind power boondoggle unravaledGrant Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-49243779517601672892010-03-04T00:49:51.431-08:002010-03-04T00:49:51.431-08:00No you`re not a conspiracy theorist...Just uninfor...No you`re not a conspiracy theorist...Just uninformed.<br /><br />The Shell oil company owns all the sub-surface rights for oil drilling in Hecate Strait,if the moratorium ever gets lifted,in fact Shell oil is against the Naikun wind farm fearing 100 hundred giant windmills will interfere in shipping and oil drilling,can you imagine an oil tanker running into a giant windmill?<br /><br />CheersGrant Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-17679274608740668922010-02-26T15:37:33.262-08:002010-02-26T15:37:33.262-08:00I think the Haida should look at borrowing 800
Mil...I think the Haida should look at borrowing 800<br />Million dollars to invest in something that makes more economic sense,like site "C".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-1446922714621381742010-02-10T18:11:30.837-08:002010-02-10T18:11:30.837-08:00I also wonder about the coincidence of members of ...I also wonder about the coincidence of members of Naikun's board being oil & gas moguls, and the province's rumblings of trying to get the moratorium on oil & gas research in Hecate Straight...seems like a great opportunity to gather insider information...am I just a conspiracy theorist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-48797270307549075072010-01-27T22:07:26.839-08:002010-01-27T22:07:26.839-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-11652018035461937772010-01-03T14:58:55.186-08:002010-01-03T14:58:55.186-08:00Anon 5:37 AM (Peter Christoph)
Perhaps you can ex...Anon 5:37 AM (Peter Christoph)<br /><br />Perhaps you can explain why Paul Taylor and Naikun have no investors....The Haida are a last resort, a hail mary toss hoping for money....<br /><br />Wind power doesn`t survive without massive subsies, tidal energy is much more practical, tides are predictable,even solar or solar thermal is a better bet...<br /><br />6000 windmills were put in play in Denmark, and yet not one fossil fuel generating station closed, and population growth has been flat.<br /><br />Anyways,thanks for your input.<br /><br />CheersGrant Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-23544410687636391522010-01-03T11:54:05.539-08:002010-01-03T11:54:05.539-08:00So Peter Christoph, we await your detailed referen...So Peter Christoph, we await your detailed references demonstrating that Danish consumers have had great success with the wind energy program. Clearly, deal makers did well at the front end just as mortgage brokers did well in the USA housing market, before the melt down. The art and the money was in the deal, not the long term operation.Norm Farrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06762889793990336381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-47997094296584859672010-01-03T05:37:46.338-08:002010-01-03T05:37:46.338-08:00As an acknowledged expert on offshore wind energy ...As an acknowledged expert on offshore wind energy I can only say that Grant G has his facts wrong. Otherwise, why would all the big utilities in Europe and the United Kingdom be pouring in billions of Euro into offshore wind energy together with huge investment by the world's wind turbine manufacturers ?<br />It is very easy to paint a negative picture when simply picking the convenient reports to support an argument. The views on the efficiency of offshore wind energy expressed by Grant G are not shared by the European Union!<br />Peter ChristophAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-53123702648392217822009-12-30T11:04:28.998-08:002009-12-30T11:04:28.998-08:00The more I think about this project,the more I bel...The more I think about this project,the more I believe it`s about construction skim.<br /><br />If you were Paul Taylor, Campbell`s deputy finance minister then appointed to head up ICBC...<br />We know what happened at ICBC under Paul Taylors watch,he was also in Campbell`s finance department through the BC Rail sale..BC Ferries giveaway....He knows how to confuse and mis label the books.<br /><br />A few Naikun insiders split up 200 $million dollars worth of skim from the construction and who cares....It isn`t Paul Taylor putting up any of his money...Naikun wind power has 16 million dollars(maybe) to invest into this 2 $billion dollar boondoggle....That`s less than 1% of the front money.<br /><br />Paul Taylor knows nothing of wind power...He does know about blowing "Hot air"<br /><br />This project,if it was viable would have investors lined up,they don`t, they don`t have 1.2 $billion dollars worth of investors and are holding a 800 $ million dollar spot for the Haida!<br /><br />No, Con-man Paul Taylor needs the Haida to come up with $800 million just to get the ball rolling....The Haida have no money,they need a loan guarantee from Ottawa...<br /><br />This project,Paul Taylor,Vancouver sun,Gordon Campbell have already made illegal and false press releases about the Haida and their intentions,the Haida are nothing more than a bank of last resort,if the project had merit,banks would lend Paul Taylor money....<br /><br />But Canadian banks are stupid enough to lend Paul Taylor anything,would YOU LEND Taylor money? I wouldn`t.....<br /><br />In Fact...If I was a Haida leader I would be talking to wind power experts from Denmark, if the Haida come up with a billion dollars, there would be plenty of companies willing to run a Straight operation with the Haida.....<br /><br />Mark my words,if the Haida play with Paul Taylor....As soon as the construction is complete Taylor will vanish.<br /><br />Just look in the mirror Haida nation and ask yourselves..."Do we trust Gordon Campbell or Paul Taylor"<br /><br />If the answer is no you know how you have to vote.<br /><br />CheersGrant Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-87509339352588655712009-12-30T10:31:56.712-08:002009-12-30T10:31:56.712-08:00Anonymous said...December 30, 2009 7:04 AM
I thi...Anonymous said...December 30, 2009 7:04 AM <br />I think the BC government is just working for organized crime and will plunder this province until there is nothing less.<br />----------------------------------------------<br />Let me reword that a bit. The BC government is organized crime, and will plunder this province until there is nothing less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-67851863943054895242009-12-30T07:04:35.366-08:002009-12-30T07:04:35.366-08:00I think the BC government is just working for orga...I think the BC government is just working for organized crime and will plunder this province until there is nothing less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-59773569495576289372009-12-30T00:15:28.438-08:002009-12-30T00:15:28.438-08:00Excellent analysis Grant G.
Thieves are plunderin...Excellent analysis Grant G.<br /><br />Thieves are plundering the province and few voices are sounding alarms, especially few in traditional media. SFU’s Doug McArthur said it succinctly:<br /><br />"I have suggested that since this whole system essentially involves a non-earned transfer of billions of dollars from BC citizens to private power producers, and that this result is perfectly obvious to anyone who takes the time to follow the money, the whole arrangement is essentially corrupt. The fact that the whole program has been developed behind closed doors in association with private power producers simply strengthens that argument."<br /><br />I hope First Nations people rise up and speak with one voice of opposition against the private power industry. We know a handful have been purchased but and their fellows can bring those people to account.Norm Farrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06762889793990336381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-57377682679770276802009-12-29T14:02:55.489-08:002009-12-29T14:02:55.489-08:00Grant G December 29, 2009 11:32 AM
A more practic...Grant G December 29, 2009 11:32 AM <br />A more practical idea....Build onshore wind farm on Haida Gwaii to supply ample energy for domestic use and industry...Wind power for the grid,"a fool and their money<br />-------------------------------------------------I agree the Haidas should look after their own on shore requirements, forget this goofy Naikun Wind Farm airy fairy scheme<br />As for wind power, the 20% rule of supplement power supply by wind mill applies in Calgary as everywhere else, if the lightrail was 100% wind-turbine reliant , they would have to utilize the stampede horses to pull it .Last time I went through Pincher Creek I don't think half of the wind mills were turning. <br />Henri PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-82713614934475334332009-12-29T11:32:23.626-08:002009-12-29T11:32:23.626-08:00That`s the thing with wind energy, wind has the ca...That`s the thing with wind energy, wind has the capability of providing power for Calgary`s C train(When the wind is blowing) But like all wind operations, a back-up power source must always be available!<br /><br />Naikun is claiming 396 mega watts....Exemples from wind farms around the world say....<br /><br />Wind power only produces on average 20% of their rated power...So 396 mega watts--Divided by 5= 79.2 mega watts of power....<br /><br />$2 billion dollars capital cost for roughly 80 mega watts of power works out to $25 million dollars per mega watt hour....<br /><br />There is no way to make that number work with maintenance,replacement,internal power draw,interest and carrying costs.<br /><br />A more practical idea....Build onshore wind farm on Haida Gwaii to supply ample energy for domestic use and industry...Wind power for the grid,"a fool and their money"....<br /><br />A muggs game.<br /><br />CheersGrant Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944976348166120530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-34300836107294295222009-12-29T11:19:46.366-08:002009-12-29T11:19:46.366-08:00"Not true Calgarys' C-Train lrt is power ..."Not true Calgarys' C-Train lrt is power mainly by , coal, hydro."<br />----------<br /><br />"In September 2001 the City of Calgary announced its decision to use commercial wind energy as the primary source of the Ctrain system's electricity – a program called Ride the Wind! Calgary's CTrain system now runs on wind-generated electricity."<br /><br />http://www.lightrailnow.org/news/n_cal_2008-01a.htm<br /><br />"Calgary's C-Train system already runs entirely on power generated from the wind."<br /><br />http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/04/09/cgy-green-power-enmax-wind.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-14288728382529417512009-12-29T11:12:59.126-08:002009-12-29T11:12:59.126-08:00Anonymous said...December 28, 2009 3:32 PM
BTW, ...Anonymous said...December 28, 2009 3:32 PM <br />BTW, did you know that Calgarys' C-Train lrt is entirely powered by wind energy?<br />-------------------------------------------------<br />Not true Calgarys' C-Train lrt is power mainly by , coal, hydro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-84230940715389794172009-12-29T10:44:47.498-08:002009-12-29T10:44:47.498-08:00Thanks 9:53 AM...I read that story,just like I all...Thanks 9:53 AM...I read that story,just like I alluded to in my story "Liberals across Canada are destroying lives"....Yes indeed, the "corporation" has been making huge profits in a down economy,and the government is giving them more,no job recovery....and with all of those hundreds of billions in stashed cash....<br /><br />No one wants to give/lend/invest with Paul Taylor, that should tell you everything you need to know about this project,if it was a successful idea investors would be crawling all over themselves to get in.....<br /><br />They`re not,Naikun is a theft, in fact friends, the more I think about this project and how it will lose money,the scam is......<br /><br />It doesn`t matter whether it makes money or loses tens of millions....There is 200 $million dollars available to skim from the capital investors...A mere 10% skim is 200 $million, kickbacks/labour egreements/foreign workers/suppliers and installers.....<br /><br />Welcome to Paul Taylors world....The same thing happened at ICBC...Insiders benefitting,rigged auctions...Chop shop,free car work for executives,all those shennanigans in a established insurance outfit, now you have a unknown company run by Paul Taylor....<br /><br />Taylor even looks like a con-man(in my opinion)----Gordon Campbell`s buddy,Paul Taylor.....<br /><br />CheersGrant Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-20897283883420659602009-12-29T09:53:54.239-08:002009-12-29T09:53:54.239-08:00And the corporations are leaving and taking our mo...And the corporations are leaving and taking our money with them.<br /><br />http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2009/12/28/NoCorporateInvesting/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-40544330375679933462009-12-29T08:30:10.700-08:002009-12-29T08:30:10.700-08:00Chief Roy, I wouldn't doubt that they'll o...Chief Roy, I wouldn't doubt that they'll offer to make a "real deal" with you regarding a loan - and bind you hand and foot in the process. Be careful please. For all our sakes.Leahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-17999674745436093812009-12-28T21:57:31.511-08:002009-12-28T21:57:31.511-08:00Good Info, We'll be meeting to question the Na...Good Info, We'll be meeting to question the Naikun Wind Farm early in the New Year and hopefully put a stop to this nonsense, one thing is we don't have $800 million.<br />Roy S Jones Jr<br />Chief of the Kaadus Gaah K'iiguuwaay<br />Haida GwaiiChief Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16172716263170185054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-68423015913024606182009-12-28T18:18:42.367-08:002009-12-28T18:18:42.367-08:00Keep them coming, Grant G. Great stuff.
Isn't...Keep them coming, Grant G. Great stuff.<br /><br />Isn't former BC Liberal Attorney-General, Geoff Plant a director on the board with Naikun?...along with Paul Taylor and some of the Plutonic guys?<br /><br />Happy New Years to you and yours.<br /><br />I love the passionate intelligence and the energy you bring to research on your blog.lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2435367521078186829.post-11929029749812350362009-12-28T15:32:31.788-08:002009-12-28T15:32:31.788-08:00The province's best wind generation potential ...The province's best wind generation potential is to mount turbines at the door entrances of the BC legislature in order to take advantage of all of the wind energy from the political blowhards rushing out the door.<br /><br />BTW, did you know that Calgarys' C-Train lrt is entirely powered by wind energy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com