Suffolk water agency looks into wind-power savings
Quick ReadThe Suffolk County Water Authority, looking to lower electricity costs is considering a $500,000 wind turbine to power wells in Southold. But some in the community object.
Photo credit: Jim Peppler | The Suffolk County Water Authority is looking at wind power to lower electricity costs.
The Suffolk County Water Authority, looking to lower electricity costs that now consume 25 percent of its budget, is considering a pilot project to build a $500,000 wind turbine to power wells in Southold.
But the proposal has sparked complaints by neighbors about possible noise, disruption of a local scenic preserve, and danger to wildlife.
A public hearing that the authority held last...
