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Fox Island’s Wind Project goes online
Photo by Peter Ralston (Image source: foxislandwind.com)
As the largest community-owned wind project on the East Coast, Fox Island’s Wind Farm is positioned to produce 100% of the demand for energy for its residents. Its electricity was formerly supplied from the mainland via underground cables spanning 12 miles; energy losses are unavoidable with the use of this method and is bound to be more costly.
A total combined investment of almost $15 million from for the wind farm was raised through loans and private investors in order to obtain a cheaper, more sustainable and viable energy source for the island. Return of investment comes by way of having a stable supply of lower priced clean energy for the entire island, which benefits the entire community. Read the full article here
By Maria Belgado
Tags: Fox Island, renewable energy, wind energy, wind project
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