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Wind Energy Systems - News and Views
For Farm, Factory, City or Home? Options Galore!
Some of the Bright Lights of New York’s Businesses Are Powered by Wind
April 22, 2009 NYTimes by JANE L. LEVERE
"The use of wind power by owners of commercial real estate in New York City is rising rapidly, but from a very low base, according to energy service companies, which supply the power to businesses."
Great News from the Province of British Columbia !
Wind power surges in B.C.
by Tom Fletcher - BC Local News
December 13, 2009
Environmental permits have been issued for two large wind energy projects in B.C., and
work is to resume in January 2010, and in addition;
"The province's latest energy plan also directs BC Hydro to become energy self-sufficient by
2016, using clean domestic sources for 90 per cent of new capacity."
Bringing Wind Turbines to Ordinary Rooftops
WIND turbines typically spin from tall towers on hills and plains. But in these green times, some companies hope smaller turbines will soon rise above (or near) a more domestic spot: homes and garages.
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