Alex Sayre
2:38
4.21.2009
First Wind, a wind power company, recently filed a permit to begin construction on a large number of wind turbines, by General Electric, in the state of Maine, more specifically in Oakfield of Aroostook County. First Wind plans on building 34 wind turbines which would create enough power to heat 20,000 homes, about 51 megawatts of energy. Maine has been employing renewable energy across the state and First Wind already has another Wind Farm which produces 42 megawatts.
These plans have assisted the local community greatly with including them in the engineering and design of the projects as well as lowering taxes for these small towns. Many other wind projects have already been completed in Maine and are in possibly in sight for an expansion.
I think this is really great! Wind power is a plus but the fact that the local community is being allowed benefits as well as being included in planning is awesome. If people knew that they could gain from having renewable energy I think they might accept them more and even push for it in some cases. Having support locally could create a surge up the ladder for even more renewable energy resources to be created.
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This is pretty cool. Hopefully it will be a good example for others to learn from.
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