Northwest College in Powell is moving ahead with construction of its very own wind turbine. Park County Commissioners unanimously voted this week to grant permission for the college to erect a 52-foot high turbine. School officials say the structure will serve as an education tool for math and science students. The wind-harvesting device will be situated near the school's Paul Stock Agriculture Pavilion off Highway 295. Northwest College Facilities Director Dave Plute says the grant-funded turbine would cost $21,000 to install and lead to $300 in electricity savings annually. Plute says the turbine should be below regulated sound levels, according to the turbine manufacturer, and the closest home is 1,100 feet away.
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