Dams that once were used to power Connecticut industry are now being eyed by town officials as a resource to cut municipal energy bills.
Canton First Selectman Dick Barlow, for example, wants to use an old dam on the Farmington River to generate hydroelectric power. (AP)
The idea is that they’ll put some money up front to put generators back in and upgrade the site, and then sell the power generated to the power grid. And why not? It won’t be all that much, but it’ll help. And I bet there are plenty of old factory towns situated along Connecticut’s rivers with similar setups.
It’s great to see local leaders thinking creatively.
Source
“Towns seek new power source to cut electric costs.” Associated Press 6 June, 2008.
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