First and foremost, I need to state emphatically that my wife and I are NOT criminals, yet the city keeps trying to put us in jail. Even criminals get definite sentences, but the city wants us put away for good for what can pon;y be called minor property issues.Today we look at the contempt charges filed by Jared Shepherd for the City of Orono against the Nygards (aka Mr and Mrs Turbine Guy). We will see how the motion was poorly written, violates MN statute and is an aggressive attempt to punish the Nygards (instead of encouraging compliance as the statute was written to do). In fact, https://youtu.be/zdLleSXga9w shows how the Nygards did comply with the order as written by Mr Shepherd himself. Either way, immediate and indefinite jail time is sought as a first recourse by Mr Shepherd and Orono, something that is rarely done in the last course for others. You tell me if you think we should be jailed first thing?????
Construction Site Off Grid Security System on Green Energy Adventures with the Turbine Guy
Need to monitor your construction site for vandals and thieves?? This off grid system has the answer. 3 - 150 watt solar modules (one broken pretty bad) run this system. Notice how they are still using it even though one of the modules had been severly compromised? Either way, system must be working fine or it would not be there. Follow me as I travel and explore real life renewable energy projects across the USA.
300 Watt Hi-VAWT Vertical Axis Wind Turbines on Green Energy Adventures with the Turbine Guy
Suburban Hybrid (PV/Wind) off grid back-up power system including Hi-VAWT vertical axis wind turbines and various PV modules. Follow me as I travel and explore real life renewable energy projects across the USA.
3 kW Solar System, Florida on Green Energy Adventures with the Turbine Guy
Come with me, Mike and Foo Dog on an Autumn boat ride on West Arm of exclusive Lake Minnetonka just west of Minneapolis, MN. This 1954 Chris Craft Sportsman's Deluxe antique boat sports a 700+ pound 131 HP flathead 6 cylinder engine. I have been through many different rebuilds on this boat to keep her in the excellent condition she is in. I am the second owner as my dad bought this boat for my mom back in the late 1960's. Follow me as I travel and explore real life renewable energy projects across the USA.
EXPOSED!!!! Orono, MN: Mayor Dennis Walsh Ethics/Conflict Violations (potential criminal violations)
EXPOSED: Orono Minnesota mayor Dennis Walsh exposed for his obvious ethics violations. This video shows how he tried to take over the green energy company of a neighbor he does not like!! Where is the Minnesota attorney general??? Time to investigate the potential top down corruption in the city of Orono!!! Orono PD does not care!!
Wind Turbine Battle: Highlights of Plaintiff's Deposition Testimony
Please note that everything in this video is a matter of public record and is available to all. It would not be available if the Plaintiffs had not started this lawsuit. I highlight the outrageous statements of the Plaintiffs such as: they want $125,/hr for filing the lawsuit and working on it, they have suffered no damages, they spend 20-40 hours/week working on the lawsuit and other Nygard related activities. Follow me as I travel and explore real life renewable energy projects across the USA.
19.22 kW PV System at Waterfront Specialties on Green Energy Adventures with the Turbine Guy
I visited Waterfront Specialties in Victoria, MN today and took a close look at their 19 kW system. This system mitigates the electric bill for the business, thus, they don't really have an electric bill!! A true story of solar that works.
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The 2 Micro Wind Turbines that Couldn't at the OATI Microgrid Technology Center
I visited the Open Access Technology International microgrid technology center in Bloomington, Minnesota. They refused my request for a tour, so I have to guess at what I am talking about, specifically, the 2 12 kW vertical axis wind turbines (VAWT's) on their roof which almost never seem to spin.
Looks to me like a very poorly engineering installation, the turbines are way too low to roof, thus they are located in a turbulent wind area. these style of VAWT's require a good gust of wind to get going, thus I do not think they will ever really reach their potential.
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Court Ordered / Code Compliance Bonfire with the Turbine Guy
Being served with a contempt of court hearing, and finally understanding that in Orono, Mn that you need to have a socially acceptable firewood pile, I burned nearly all of my firewood up so there is no question as to compliance. What ever happened in our country that a disabled vet could be put in jail for an unruly firewood pile???? We spend billions as a country fighting for others freedom overseas, but allow these kinds of injustices to happen at home!! Follow me as I travel and explore real life across the USA.
R.E. Hanks Gold Mine in South Dakota on Green Energy Adventures with the Turbine Guy
I ran across this deserted gold mine on my travels through rural South Dakota (I know, they both mean the same thing). It appears to be available of anybody wants to start mining without having to travel to Alaska!! I also found a FB page for it: https://www.facebook.com/pages/R-E-Hanks-Gold-Mine/1666487640343110.Follow me as I travel and explore real life Americana and renewable energy projects across the USA.
Turbine Battle Update: Good News for a Change!!! Turbine on the House Stays!!!
Finally, the Nygards get to have a wind turbine!! Orono did not challenge this micro wind turbine in this lawsuit, so no matter what happens when we appeal the BS ruling from the judge and try to get the appeals court to acknowledge and follow the law in regards to our other 2 micro turbines, this turbine stays, FOREVER!!!!! Rec Judicata, civil version of double jeopardy, prevents Orono from trying to go after this turbine again. Follow me as I travel and explore real life renewable energy projects across the USA.
My buddy flipped this sideways into the hole he was digging out to repair the back block wall. Dinged the top of the cab, but nothing else damaged. I sped the video up 4 times during set up time and 2 times when we were actually pulling it out. Cost me $250 for the truck and very competent driver.
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