SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Rat's Nest - Chronicles of Collapse

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Wharf Rat who wrote (4636)8/27/2006 9:54:42 AM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (1) of 24228
 
Wind turbine eyed for school
Funds sought for $45,000 study
By Melissa Beecher, Globe Correspondent | August 27, 2006

The Brackett School's computers, overhead projectors, and classroom lights soon could be wind-powered. A plan to build an energy-producing turbine near the school has started to gain momentum.

Last month, Sustainable Arlington, a subcommittee of the town's Vision 2020 Environment Task Group, persuaded the School Committee to apply for a grant that would pay the lion's share of a $45,000 yearlong feasibility study.

The step toward wind energy puts Arlington in the company of a half- dozen other cities, towns, and schools across the state that are working toward building wind turbines to offset the rising costs of electricity

more
boston.com
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext