Saturday, June 4, 2011

Now That's A Windfall

One county in Oregon is benefiting from the wind turbine industry. Local residents in Sherman county receive about $590/yr EACH for the electric-generating wind turbines. In addition, the county has used proceeds to pay for enhancements including a bridge. The location is ideal as winds historically are strong and gusty, coming through the Columbia River Gorge.



Read more about their 'windfall' here.

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