Communities embrace wind farms as environmentally friendly energy

by Staff Pioneer Times
16 years ago

    With high fossil fuel costs and the growing threat of global warming, finding renewable resources is more important than ever. One resource that is being turned to an energy solution is wind power.
    First Wind Energy, LLC is a privately-owned company headquartered in Newton, Mass. The company was founded in 2002 by individuals who had successfully developed and operated wind energy projects in Italy. The founders wanted to apply their skills and experience in the rapidly growing markets of North America.
    Unlike energy produced from fossil fuels, wind energy does not pollute the air or water and doesn’t produce carbon emissions that contribute to global warming. Wind power is a clean, renewable energy source that uses no natural resources and emits no greenhouse gases or pollution. Communities from coast to coast have embraced wind farms as an environmentally friendly source for energy. Wind farms also can create economic benefits.
    First Wind is proficient at building, owning and operating wind farms. The company is planning to create wind farms in both Lincoln and Oakfield.
    First Wind is interested in constructing projects in the region because there is a strong wind and community support for wind power. First Wind seeks to work closely with the communities in which they develop, along with state officials and interested residents. In essence, First Wind strives for a community partnership.
    The company believes in educating the public on environmental issues, and renewable energy is an investment in the future.
    As the leading wind power developer in New England, First Wind employees nearly 170 people. First Wind is growing and generating leading renewable energy projects. First Wind offices are located in Portland (228-1820), Lincoln (794-8220) and Oakfield (757-7105). Each office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
    For more information on wind power, visit First Wind’s Web site at www.firstwind.com or to e-mail info@firstwind.com.