Tuesday, May 26, 2009

First Wind confirmation of major turbine repairs for spring summer of 2009

April 24, 2009

Landowner
Cohocton
New York

Dear (Landowner):

I want to thank you for your continued partnership with us on the Cohocton and Dutch Hill wind projects. I am writing to update you on turbine repairs that will be performed by Clipper Windpower, the manufacturer of the projects’ turbines, under the supervision of First Wind personnel.

Although unfortunate and an inconvenience to all concerned, it is necessary for Clipper to undertake blade warranty repairs and other warranty maintenance this spring and summer on all units at the Cohocton and Dutch Hill projects.

The repair of most of the turbines will require the use of cranes to lower the blades and hub (and perhaps the nacelle in some cases) to the ground. The first crane is now on-site; a second crane is scheduled to arrive within two weeks. Some of the turbines may not require cranes, as Clipper is developing blade remediation techniques that may avoid the use of a crane.

As the repair process progresses, we will be contacting affected landowners to discuss what is happening on a site by site basis. Furthermore, where appropriate, we will process crop damage claims directly with affected landowners. In the meantime, if you have any questions about this process, please contact me at 207-653-9325 or cfullarton@firstwind.com.

Again, thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Chris Fullarton

Project Manager
First Wind Energy, LLC
As Administrator to
Canandaigua Power Partners, LLC and
Canandaigua Power Partners II, LLC

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