Helpful Documents
Wind Power for a Cleaner America – A report Environment Texas Research and Policy Center
Clear View Alliance (CVA) Comments on Environmental Impacts filed December 2011
CWA’s Introduction to CREZ – An introduction to Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) from the Clear View Alliance, including a detailed timeline (2009).
Priority Crez Project Map – A map of the CREZ, where the transmission lines will be run.
The Impact of Wind Turbines on Market Value of Rural Texas Land – A presentation prepared for the South Texas Plains Agriculture Wind & Wildlife Conference (2009).
TWA Position Paper on Wind Energy – A position paper from the Texas Wildlife Association on wind energy that discusses the development of wind transmission infrastructure (2009).
Lobby Watch – Texans for Public Justice lobby report on transmission line contracts (March 2010).
TWA Letter to PUC Requesting Reevaluation – A letter from the Texas Wildlife Association requesting that the PUC reevaluate the Hill Country CREZ line segments in light of landowner concern (July 2010).
Clearview Alliance Initial Post-Hearing Brief – A brief developed by the Clear View Alliance following a hearing about the Hill Country CREZ transmission line that discusses several issues in the development of the line (November 2010).
Steel Monopoles vs. Lattice Towers, from Bill Neiman – A presentation from the Clear View Alliance providing evidence about LCRA’s public comment process and plans for transmission line construction.
Helpful Links
National Wind Watch – Presenting the fact about industrial wind power
Texas Hill Country Heritage Association – THCHA’s mission is to protect private property rights and the environment through research, education, publications and programs; to identify pertinent community issues; inform the public and motivate citizens to respond; and to encourage and enhance the role of local governments.
LCRA and CREZ – LCRA website about the CREZ projects.
Save Our Scenic Hill Country Environment – Save Our Scenic Hill Country was organized by a group of landowners, business people and other concerned citizens in Gillespie County who are committed to sensible development in our beautiful Texas Hill Country.
Scenic Texas – Dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our state’s visual environment.
Industrial Wind Action Group – Industrial Wind Action stands ready to assist communities threatened with industrial wind energy projects by providing residents, as well as government officials, the information to make informed decisions.