Wind Watch: Xcel overbilled for wind plan

Xcel Energy overcollected more than $1.5 million from customers who voluntarily pay a premium for wind-generated electricity, according to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission staff.

From 2005 to 2007, the state’s largest utility sold credits for more green power than it generated at the wind farms in its Windsource program.

Wind Watch: Don't sacrifice your quality of life

There is strong evidence to support the claim that wind turbines located within sight or sound of one’s property cause that property to lose from 50 to 80 percent of its market value.