As energy costs rise, the push for municipalities to develop alternative energy sources gains momentum prompting one forward-thinking West Michigan city to produce its own wind power and offset a portion of residential electricity consumption.
According to excerpts from the story:
Zeeland, MI — The Zeeland Board of Public Works might erect two 120-foot wind turbines in Holland Township.
The Zeeland City Council Monday, Aug. 18, approved the $500,000 project, as well as a 25-year lease agreement with the township, which will lease the proposed turbines’ site to the city for $1 per year.
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