An interesting article in the New York Times about how over 800 Italian towns produce more energy than they use. The one in the picture, Tocco da Casauria, uses the money it makes to reduce taxes and fees. Keep in mind, though, that electricity in Italy is much more expensive than it is here, so the profit margin is larger for wind power there than it is here. Still, it's a nice example.
I read this article and posted it on the Daily Record's Facebook page. I think wind energy is a great resource, but after reading the article I couldn't help but feel that Kittitas County is getting hosed on all these wind farm deals.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much wind in Ellensburg that all of the trees there are slanted towards the southeast. Wind energy is an undertapped resource, to be sure!
ReplyDeleteI hope you win the election and can make some changes!