To: Salem City Council
Wind Power for Salem
Whereas every kilowatt of renewable energy prevents the burning of fossil fuels, avoiding emissions that add to climate change and damage health;
Whereas Salem, as a coastal community, is threatened by sea level rise and increased storm strength and frequency caused by climate change;
Whereas Salem is proud to be among the first Massachusetts Green Communities;
Whereas the City of Salem could cover more than half its annual electric bill of over $1 million by erecting this one turbine on the single best site for wind in the city;
We, the undersigned, support the siting of a 1.5-megawatt wind turbine on Winter Island in Salem, Massachusetts.
Whereas Salem, as a coastal community, is threatened by sea level rise and increased storm strength and frequency caused by climate change;
Whereas Salem is proud to be among the first Massachusetts Green Communities;
Whereas the City of Salem could cover more than half its annual electric bill of over $1 million by erecting this one turbine on the single best site for wind in the city;
We, the undersigned, support the siting of a 1.5-megawatt wind turbine on Winter Island in Salem, Massachusetts.
Why is this important?
The City of Salem is proposing to build a 1.5-megawatt wind turbine at Winter Island.
The turbine would produce enough energy to power approximately 300 homes, creating a revenue stream for the city and helping to move our state away from reliance on fossil fuels, the major cause of global climate change.
Over the course of its 30-year lifetime, the turbine would reduce our city’s carbon emissions by 80,000 tons, the equivalent of taking about 13,000 cars off the road.
The City conducted a thorough study of all city-owned lands to determine the best site for a wind turbine. After analyzing the best wind locations with an outside consultant and considering a range of factors–including proximity to residences, access to the power grid, topography, and other impacts–it was determined that the best location for the project was Winter Island.
The turbine would produce enough energy to power approximately 300 homes, creating a revenue stream for the city and helping to move our state away from reliance on fossil fuels, the major cause of global climate change.
Over the course of its 30-year lifetime, the turbine would reduce our city’s carbon emissions by 80,000 tons, the equivalent of taking about 13,000 cars off the road.
The City conducted a thorough study of all city-owned lands to determine the best site for a wind turbine. After analyzing the best wind locations with an outside consultant and considering a range of factors–including proximity to residences, access to the power grid, topography, and other impacts–it was determined that the best location for the project was Winter Island.