Is the answer blowing in the wind?
Local Meijer store first to install wind turbines; others may follow (Grand Haven Tribune) – The Meijer store in Grand Haven Township has taken a first step in renewable energy. The store, 15000 U.S. 31, recently erected six wind energy turbines atop its roof that will capture wind power and turn it into energy.”We’re a leader in new technology,” said Store Manager Greg Hendricks. “It’s just a good push for the environment.” The 7-foot-diameter Swift wind turbines, built by Grand Rapids-based Cascade Engineering, were attached on the building’s roof â four on the south end and two on the north â last week. Hendricks said he has heard nothing but positive comments from customers about the turbines. read more… Developer installs wind turbine on roof of Peregrine Tower in downtown Kalamazoo – March 21, 2009 (Kalamazoo Gazette) – The ultra-modern-looking thing that could be mistaken for artwork at the top of the Peregrine Tower in downtown Kalamazoo is something Tom Huff decided he reall