North Kingstown's 413-foot turbine is almost fully operational.
This past weekend, North Kingstown's 413-foot wind turbine underwent its final commissioning and is now fully operational. The turbine was erected this past October and, since then, has been in a test mode for the past few months as crews monitor it. According to Mark DePasquale, owner of the turbine and its developer (Wind Energy Development LLC in North Kingstown), the turbine was monitored for 200 hours check its power curve (i.e. how much power it's generating) and to "break it in." Now, the 200 hours are up and the turbine is expected to start generating power. "If it's not running, it's because there's not enough wind in the area," said DePasquale, who added he is extremely happy with the project thus far. The wind turbine is a …
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Five things to know for Nov. 21.
Tonight, the North Kingstown Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at Beechwood Center. On tonight's agenda, the council will hold a public hearing on changes to the town’s comprehensive plan amendment regarding wind energy systems. The town is looking to prohibit all wind energy systems until the completion of studies by the state. Also on tonight’s agenda, the council will consider an act authorizing $34.2 million for sewers and sewage systems in town. The Belles of Beechwood are back today. Today's 2 p.m. meeting will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, so bring your favorite holiday dessert and recipe to share. Tomorrow night, the North Kingstown School Committee meets at 7 p.m. at North Kingstown High School. On the agenda, the school …
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North Kingstown Town Hall
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North Kingstown Senior and Human Services at Beechwood
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North Kingstown High School
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Scott Madison
11:11 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Well Documented and ignored by town officials and residents. I am glad the town has a fire plan for the 400+ foot turbine...oh wait, it doesn't. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p5KvJjI21i0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rkGXoE3RFZ8 ".. little can be done from a traditional fire-fighting perspective. In one of many examples, as recently as November … more ›