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bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,161 Points:1,298,220 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 1:53:02 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse FLORENCE — The northern New Jersey company that wanted to build a solar farm near residences has withdrawn its application from the township, marking a victory for a group of homeowners who opposed the plan. The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted Tuesday to dismiss the application by RenewTricity of Ridgefield Park, Bergen County. Zoning Board attorney David Frank said the applicant cited “regulatory and financing developments” as reasons for requesting a dismissal. The application first was considered in May and continued in July, August and September due to the lengthy testimonies provided by experts representing RenewTricity and Burlington Township, and heated public comment by residents in both towns. Residents went to the meetings in droves to voice concerns about the possible environ Visit MSNBC for full article

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FLORENCE — The northern New Jersey company that wanted to build a solar farm near residences has withdrawn its application from the township, marking a victory for a group of homeowners who opposed the plan.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted Tuesday to dismiss the application by RenewTricity of Ridgefield Park, Bergen County. Zoning Board attorney David Frank said the applicant cited “regulatory and financing developments” as reasons for requesting a dismissal.

The application first was considered in May and continued in July, August and September due to the lengthy testimonies provided by experts representing RenewTricity and Burlington Township, and heated public comment by residents in both towns.

Residents went to the meetings in droves to voice concerns about the possible environ
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virostek Veteran Author Virginia Posts:423 Points:90,285 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:50:39 AM Ignore virostek Report Abuse OK.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,963 Points:2,117,390 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:50:22 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Hope they are happy when they pay higher rates...
TruthMatters Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,520 Points:533,985 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 6:43:48 AM Ignore TruthMatters Report Abuse No thank you. Yes sir, we like to stay choked on our noxious exhausts from fossil fuel burning power plants and vehicles!
merlinCO Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,640 Points:341,395 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:54:44 AM Ignore merlinCO Report Abuse Was it going to make too much noise????
BigRedVTX All-Star Author Georgia Posts:872 Points:503,055 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 8:49:12 AM Ignore BigRedVTX Report Abuse I applaud the fact that this is creating a regulation to govern installation and operation of a solar power system in this township, but I also question the reaction of the town folk on "not in my backyard".
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,231 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:56:37 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse smart move
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doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,116 Points:872,005 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:50:25 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse No surprise.
sabre75 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,663 Points:340,395 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:36:38 AM Ignore sabre75 Report Abuse Good
Wally3023 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,030 Points:540,200 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:23:54 AM Ignore Wally3023 Report Abuse Too bad
gcalleja All-Star Author Miami Posts:914 Points:549,970 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 7:21:10 AM Ignore gcalleja Report Abuse NIMBY
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ktyson13 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,541 Points:397,075 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:54:55 AM Ignore ktyson13 Report Abuse I bet Obama will be sad today.
diyEthic Rookie Author South Bend Posts:63 Points:72,950 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 6:25:20 AM Ignore diyEthic Report Abuse Isn't Northern New Jersey a tad too far North to be profitable?
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Luckylindy Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:4,514 Points:1,127,070 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:21:05 AM Ignore Luckylindy Report Abuse I'm sure someone complained that they were to noisy.
molebaby96 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:2,126 Points:505,390 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 5:14:05 AM Ignore molebaby96 Report Abuse ?
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iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,378 Points:178,525 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 3:43:06 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse a case of NOT IN MY BACKYARD
eyegotgas2 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,101 Points:257,180 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 3:12:49 AM Ignore eyegotgas2 Report Abuse Am I missing something. Is it hazardous in some way?
djgunrunner Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:10,099 Points:2,348,605 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 3:07:01 AM Ignore djgunrunner Report Abuse After reading the article a couple of things I noticed missing are: The cost per kilowatt hour from the solar farm and was there and if so how much government money involved that we as tax payers either have or would have lost?
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:1,940 Points:274,240 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 3:05:47 AM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse Not in our back yards
Palantas All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:803 Points:413,845 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 2:47:30 AM Ignore Palantas Report Abuse Hmmf.
Amplion Champion Author Oregon Posts:6,767 Points:1,865,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 2:19:48 AM Ignore Amplion Report Abuse VERY GOOD NEWS !!!
SammyAdams Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:3,055 Points:792,765 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2013 2:09:46 AM Ignore SammyAdams Report Abuse Solar farms encountering difficulty in the permitting process? I am a little surprised, but not totally shocked. I would have bet on "renewable energy" as being given more latitude, if not carte blanche.