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Three wind turbines bring Gloucester renewable energy
Gloucester has become the first community north of Boston with three turbines, taking advantage of an average daily wind speed of nearly 16 miles per hour.
“It’s a statement about choosing our own destiny and becoming independent from oil,” said Mayor Carolyn Kirk. “We’re a progressive community that has always relied on the wind. This is a natural fit for Gloucester.”
Read more of Globe Staff Writer Steven Rosenberg's story here.
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