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Wind turbines may or may not be an economic boon. That's not Warwicks' issue. That risk/reward belongs to the energy company. What Warwick faces is the fee income collected vs. any environmental, safety, or other cost factor caused by the impact of the turbine. So far this renewable energy source looks like a win-win. Johnston (or Warwick) receives fee income or "rent". The energy company gets electricity to resell at a profit.
Cat2222 makes a valid point asking to compare the cost savings with other towns. We should ask, "How much are they receiving in rent?" vs. Warwick.
As Mayor I will take a long hard look at this renewable energy source. As most readers know I strongly support paying less for energy. I switched my electricity source from National Grid to one of the certified-with-Rhode Island alternative energy sources and saved 22% on my bill at my office. The savings was about half as much at my home but still, saving is saving. Lt. Gov. Dan McKee has said he wants to double or triple the users of alternate electricity in the future and I support that idea strongly.
The primary is Wednesday September 12.
PLEASE VOTE for me, Richard Corrente, Democrat for Mayor.
Thank you all.
Rick Corrente
The Taxpayers Mayor
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