Berkshire East Ski Area in Massachusetts has become the first ski area in the world to generate more than 100% of its power onsite thanks to wind power. The independent ski business, owned by the Schaefer family, installed the wind turbine in order to combat rising power costs. This week, they celebrated the installation of the PowerWind56, the resort’s new 900kW wind turbine which makesthe resort completely sustainable. The event was attended by national, state and local dignitaries who celebrated the resort’s onsite wind power generator.
Source: Inhabitat
Source: Inhabitat
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