Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks
We help State and Local Governments truly and honestly understand renewable energy proposals. We help states and local counties navigate the complexities of renewable energy proposals from developers of wind, solar, battery energy storage systems and data centers
For the developer, it is a leveraged lease, allowing renewable energy developers to acquire use of a high-cost asset while minimizing upfront capital outlays
Economic Impact Assessment
The claims made by the renewables industry do not, by design, account for the displacement of other forms of economic activity, nor do they account for the costs of those displaced.
Developers show local, usually small rural counties "Commissioned reports" boasting of the marvelous economic impacts from a proposed solar project for your county or state.
Those "Commissioned reports" include, as direct, indirect or induced economic impacts, activities within all sectors in all areas.
Fees for investment banks from around the world. as well as Legal Fees and Engineering and the cost of components manufactured elsewhere are included as though your state will reap a huge bonanza
Jobs and Economic Development Impact models
(JEDI)
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) cautions that their Jobs and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) models do not reflect many other economic impacts, including the displacement of other types of economic activity.
JEDI results are not a measure of project profitability or viability. Their models do not provide any type of cost/benefit analysis, return on investment, or other measures of project profitability or viability
Understand the limitations of the Jobs and Economic Development Impact models (JEDI)
Economic Impact Assessment
Their input-output models include, as direct, indirect or induced economic impacts: impacts within all sectors in all areas; accounting, insurance, banking, consulting, legal, and all manufacturing and retail sectors.
Their models estimate and include as induced impacts activities such as steel mill workers from Gary Indiana. insurance agents in Bloomington, accountants in New York or retail clerks in San Francisco who may buy a car.
Their models estimate and include as induced impacts activities such as an Investment Banker who might eat at a fancy New York restaurant, go golfing or go see a Broadway show because of the project in your rural community.
JEDI counts those as gross impacts "economic development" for your community
We Help State and Local Governments
We help State and Local Governments truly and honestly understand renewable energy proposals.
JEDI results do not reflect many other economic impacts, including the displacement of other types of economic activity.
Their ‘industry experts’ insinuate that reduced property values would be equivalent to creating affordable housing.
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Community Awareness Enhancement Rate Post-Analysis
empowering state & local governance through insightful analysis
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Developers overstate the benefits of renewable energy projects while failing to account for the displacement of other economic activities and costs to local communities.
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Impact on Energy Rates: the growing demand for renewable energy to power data centers is driving up electricity rates for average ratepayers, who do not benefit from the power purchase agreements (PPAs) secured by large corporations.
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Long-Term Land Use Concerns: Long-term impact of solar and wind projects on land value, soil quality, and the potential for creating brownfield sites with indeterminate future value
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Increasingly, there is significant resistance to renewable energy projects in many states, with local laws and ordinances being enacted to restrict or ban such developments.
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Certain states, like Illinois or Virginia, and others fully support renewable development, even if it is in direct opposition the express wishes of the people who live there.
State or County elected officials should email forensicworkgroup@gmail.com
Have laptop, will travel,
in the Midwest usually. I like the Carolina's too
Contact your State Senator
Have your State Senator request a personalized state specific analysis for your state
Have your Senator send me a regular email,
in lieu of using the contact form
However, if you are a constituent, feel free to send me an email.
Please advise as to
Who is your State Senator?
Which is it, wind, solar or BESS?
What is the project name?
Is it planned, and if so, has it been approved, under construction or already completed, even if not yet energized.
Thank you,
We are a community focused, Christ-centered
not for profit. Honestly, doing God's work, according to God's will. That's all.
We foster strategic partnerships with State and Local Governments to navigate the complex economic and environmental impacts of solar and wind energy projects. Contact us for inquiries regarding partnership opportunities, policy analysis, and community awareness initiatives.
Inquiries: bbarnes@forensicworkgroup.net
Headquarters: South Yarmouth, Clinton & Galena
Economic Impact on Taxpayers
renewable energy tax credits represent a significant wealth transfer from taxpayers to developers
Renewable energy tax credits contribute to the national debt without providing proportional benefits to communities
Displacement of Agricultural Land
Tax credits incentivize the development of solar and wind projects on prime farmland. This taxpayer-funded "land grab" that could have long-term negative impacts on food production and rural economies
Limited Community Benefits
communities hosting renewable energy projects receive minimal financial benefits compared to the substantial profits reaped by developers and investors through tax equity financing financing
Misleading Economic Impact Claims
questionable viability of renewable energy projects without tax credits, suggests that these projects are primarily driven by tax avoidance rather than energy needs
Wind
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Have your State Senator
request a personalized state specific analysis for the Senate President of your state . . . . . . OR
Solar
Contact your Congressman
Have your Congressman
request a personalized state specific analysis for the Senate President of your state . . . . . . OR
BESS
Contact your US Senator
Have your US Senator
request a personalized state specific analysis for your state . . . . . OR
data centers
Contact your US Congressman
Have your US Congressman
request a personalized state specific analysis for your state