Comments on: EREC Members See Small Monthly Fee Added, But Rates May Drop In December

By: Solarguy

Solarguy — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:54:45 +0000

Yes why not build solar farm on parking lots or abandon building and such,
this is a marvel ideal and easily accomplished,
also you could build over roads and bridges interstate hwy or an offshore Solar island
how about build solar space based to beam back to earth by microwave…
hmm now that ws an idel from the 60’s and 70’s
but the parking lot is the best ideal i have ever heard and i say yes make it so #1

By: SG

SG — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:56:26 +0000

Tom- We are not in a wind corridor that would even remotely make wind turbines a consideration here. While the solar farm may immediately produce more money than the crop that was on the property, what are we (yes we) going to do when there is no more land to farm? The solar farms that are popping up here are going to create heat signatures that we will have to deal with later- possibly in the form of weather that is affected by the heat tunnels above them. How about we look for already developed property and put them on the top of what’s there? Parking lots could use shade after all- that is a win win for everyone.

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:15:40 +0000

@Bob. I understand your concern , yes wind turbines can be loud sometimes in windy conditions, most if not all brake or reduce speed down so to speak to protect the turbine and reduce noise. As for solar sure they require lots of space and the infrastructure that comes with it. Now that leaves us with only 3 other major options for power production Coal or Gas fired power plants which make plenty of noise and particulate matter in the air..And of coarse Nuclear power which as efficient as they are nobody wants them in there back yard either. So I guess my point is each power producing technology will always have pros and cons. Personally I bet those solar plants make a lot more money than the crops that they are replacing. Would you rather have a solar plant a coal or gas or nuclear, None of which are aesthetically pleasing to look at.

By: Bob

Bob — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:27:53 +0000

Ruin the landscape with solor panels witch never rot away when its not nessasary
Makes no sense & and yes i cant stand solor panels or wind mills. Sorry !!

By: BurnDatCoal

BurnDatCoal — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 15:04:22 +0000

@Tom, EREC is a member/owner of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, which owns a number of generation facilities in South Alabama. They have a nice website if you would like to know more.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 09:42:04 +0000

It’s a good thing that they are a co-op, What I mean is that they are not trying to increase profits one way or another like the bigger utility companies. I do have a question if anyone might know the answer.. Does EREC produce any of its own power at all at this point? I see solar farms popping up everywhere and it makes me wonder if they invest or are planning maybe some infrastructure or maybe a wind turbine farm to offset the higher cost they will be paying to import power.