First U.S. Town Powered Completely By Wind
Rock Port, Mo., has an unusual crop: 4 wind turbines that supply electricity to the small town of 1,300 residents make it the first community in the United States to operate solely on wind power.
The turbines will also provide savings to rural electric companies and will provide electric service for at least 20 years, the anticipated lifetime of the turbines.
"Anybody who is currently using Rock Port utilities can expect no increase in rates for the next 15 to 20 years," Crawford said.
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posted 7/15/08
