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First Wind energy provides several important benefits to your community, including:
A wind farm owned and operated by First Wind can create millions of dollars in new revenue for your town, potentially leading to lower taxes.
First Wind hires local residents for the construction and operation of its wind farms whenever possible, creating new jobs and contributing to the local economy. One recent example is our Mars Hill wind farm in northern Maine where our construction and engineering contracts involving Maine companies exceeded $25 million.
Wind energy farms generate clean, renewable energy without the environmental or health risks of other energy forms, such as coal and oil. That means power without pollution.
Every megawatt of energy that America can produce using its own natural resources means less reliance on foreign energy sources. By harnessing the renewable and inexhaustible power of wind, we reduce our nation’s dependence on fossil fuel imports, conserve natural resources and expand the diversity of our energy supply.
Wind farms enable local property owners to maintain the current use of their land, such as farming or logging, while creating a new source of clean energy that provides additional income.
Whether implementing a wind farm on Maui or in upstate New York, we work closely with local communities to meet their specific needs. We maintain open communication, analyze the local impact of our efforts, and remain available to help residents understand the benefits of wind power.
First Wind develops, owns, and operates our wind farms. So we remain continually engaged in their upkeep and fully committed to our role as a good neighbor.
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