Simulation of Deerfield Wind Project, Vermont (4 miles) Simulation by Northeast Wind

Simulation of Deerfield Wind Project, Vermont (4 miles)Simulation by Northeast Wind

Simulation of 48-Turbine Wind Project in Maine (Since Revised) (7.7 miles)Simulation by National Park Service

Simulation of Kibby Expansion Wind Project, Maine (3 miles)

Simulation by TRC

Visually Sensitive Landscape Contexts:• Ridgelines

• Water/Oceans

Early Simulation of Hoosac Wind Project, Massachusetts (telephoto view)Simulation by Northeast Wind

18-Turbine Black Nubble Wind Project, Maine (Denied)Simulation by National Park Service

FAA Hazard Lighting

Simulation of 21-Turbine Lowell Wind Project, Vermont (6.8 miles)

Prepared for Green Mountain Power by Landworks

Ensuring a Fair and Comprehensive Aesthetic Review Process (1)

• Recognize aesthetic concerns as legitimate.• Honest and accurate simulations illustrating how the project will appear in the landscape.

► Worst case scenario: clear weather, unobstructed views, most scenic views, include the most proximate views

► Single frame images with all panorama views

► Local residents and officials define areas for simulations

Simulation of 5-turbine Georgia Mountain Wind Project, Vermont (portion) (.7 miles)

Simulation by Saratoga Associates

Simulation of 5 turbine Georgia Mountain Wind Project, Vermont (portion) (.7 miles)Simulation by Saratoga Associates

Panorama Simulation of Georgia Mountain Wind Project, Vermont (.7 miles)Simulation by Saratoga Associates

Simulation of Wind Project in Maine (7.7 miles)Simulation by National Park Service

Panorama Simulation of Wind Project in Maine (7.7 miles)Simulation by T.J. DeWann Associates

Simulation of Lowell Wind Project, Vermont (1.2 miles)Simulation by Landworks

Ensuring a Fair and Comprehensive Aesthetic Review Process (continued)

• Clear, comprehensive, and well articulated assessment process which relates to how people perceive and value landscapes►Avoid laundry list

► Focus on most sensitive viewing areas; ► Recognize locally important areas, not just state and national

• Examine a meaningful radius: ► 10 miles inland ► 20 miles ocean, larger projects, open landscapes (e.g. Midwest)

• Respond to legitimate concerns; modify the project

Turbine Relocation/Reduction ASimulation by Northeast Wind

Turbine Relocation/Reduction B

• Turbines set back from foreground peak

• Appear at lower elevation

Simulation by Northeast Wind

Ensuring a Fair and Comprehensive Aesthetic Review Process (continued)

• Encourage Local and State planning: identify scenic values

• Energy Planning: Connect wind projects to actual reductions in GHG emissions. • Fair monetary compensation (is beauty in the pocketbook?)

Roads and Clearing: Kibby Wind Project, Maine (year 1)• Impacts will decrease after 5 years

• Impacts may be minimal when viewed from below

• May be a concern with highly sensitive viewing area above and in close proximity.