Wind powers a town's finances


	Wind powers a town's finances

theredwillow

2-28-2009 10:58 AM

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going green, green your routine, wind power, renewable energy, turbine

theredwillow says:

Makes me want to set up some turbines and solar panels myself!

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3-5-2009 1:28 PM

balthazarus

, a great story. innovation and win win to all.

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