Community Owned Wind Power

From communities demanding more wind turbines to a Government-backed plan to spread income from renewables to surrounding residents, we've seen a lot of stories lately about harnessing renewables not just to create clean energy, but to also build wealth in our communities. Yet the idea is not new--and I've just come across a great video profiling a pioneering example of cooperative, community-based renewable energy. If only there were more like it.

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And here's the video:

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I foresee a series of lawsuits on "wind rights" cropping up, should this become a popular concept.

By JoeKaistoe (not verified) on 22 Mar 2011 #permalink