US Chamber of Commerce tracks local opposition to 62 renewable energy projects

In Washington, a new blog page from the US Chamber of Commerce has catalogued 62 renewables projects in 25 states that are threatened by opposition from local residents, political groups and NGOs. Citations include projects such as the RiverWright Buffalo Ethanol plant, and the Estancia Basin Biomass facility. Entries detail the groups opposing the renewables projects and the reasoning.

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