Abstract: . . .  above statements support REV’s position that Vermont needs to find ways of increasing our use and generation of renewable energy, and that doing so on State lands should at least be considered on a case-by-case basis. Unfortunately however, ANR follows their pro-renewable energy statements with a series of erroneous and ill-logical rational statements and a conclusion that all commercial renewable energy projects are prohibited from even being considered on State lands. Here are nine points in response to the statements and positions that ANR makes in its draft policy: 1. ANR’s Current “Uses of State Lands” Policy Does Provide An Appropriate Process Through Which Commercial Renewable Energy Projects Could be Reviewed. One of ANR’s stated rationales for not allowing renewable energy projects is that the Agency’s existing policy for the uses of state lands (“Uses of State Lands Policy”) does not provide for an appropriate process through which renewable energy projects could be reviewed. . . .
. . .  goals of the state lands use policy, nor does it comply with ANR’s mission statement and strategic plan. Furthermore, it does not meet the demands of the majority of Vermonters, and puts wind and other renewable energy at an increased disadvantage to fossil fuel based energy at a time when even ANR agrees we need to increase our use of renewable energy. REV believes that the rational given for the moratorium is illogical, misguided, and based on misinformation. REV suggests that ANR revise their draft policy to consider wind and other commercial renewable energy projects as allowable uses for state lands. ANR could use the current “Uses of State Lands” policy as the framework within which a thoughtful review process for commercial renewable energy projects on state lands could be created. Such a review process would balance the costs and benefits of proposed projects on state lands. P.O. Box 1036 • Montpelier, Vermont 05601 • (802) 229-0099 • e-mail: info@REVermont.org • www.REVermont.org . . .
. . .  majority of Vermonters, and puts wind and other renewable energy at an increased disadvantage to fossil fuel based energy at a time when even ANR agrees we need to increase our use of renewable energy. REV believes that the rational given for the moratorium is illogical, misguided, and based on misinformation. REV suggests that ANR revise their draft policy to consider wind and other commercial renewable energy projects as allowable uses for state lands. ANR could use the current “Uses of State Lands” policy as the framework within which a thoughtful review process for commercial renewable energy projects on state lands could be created. Such a review process would balance the costs and benefits of proposed projects on state lands. P.O. Box 1036 • Montpelier, Vermont 05601 • (802) 229-0099 • e-mail: info@REVermont.org • www.REVermont.org  . . .
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