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Town of Portsmouth Wind Turbine Project

Submitted by cassandra on 08/18/2009
Capacity: 
1.5 Megawatts, one wind turbine
Noteworthy: 

The turbine is located at the high school and may be the first Clean Renewable Energy Bond funded wind project to be completed in New England.

Future Plans: 

Each year the wind turbine will supply 39.35% of Portsmouth Abbey Schools electricity.

History: 

<p>Before the wind turbine was installed Portsmouth Abbey School looked for many different ways to promote renewable energy.</p>

Contact: 

Town of Portsmouth
Town Hall
2200 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Telephone: (401) 683-2101
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday

Year of Operation: 
The Project began operating on June 13, 2008.
Web Site Link: 
http://www.portsmouthabbey.org/page/2181
Owner: 
The project is owned by the town of Portsmouth.
General Notes: 

As wind has been a resource on the site of the School since colonial times, it was determined that a wind turbine could possibly provide the Abbey and School with the best option for a renewable energy source and the greatest savings in energy costs. URL: http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/ne_project_detail.asp?id=192 URL: http://www.projo.com/news/content/WIND_TURBINE_ARRIVES_02-07-09_APD77D7_...

Energy Categories: 
Wind