Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Windspires Popping Up!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Alternative Energy Windspire Installed In DC, Copemish

WASHINGTON – An alternative energy Windspire, which will soon be manufactured in Manistee, was visible by President Barack Obama from the steps of the Capitol that showcased Michigan made products to the world.

The Windspire, developed by Nevada based Mariah Power will be manufactured in Manistee through a partnership with Mastech Technologies. Operations are expected to bring 120 new “green” jobs to Manistee over the next three years.

The Windspire is a 30-foot vertical structure, which is maintenance free. The system will be tied to the electric grid, sending power back to the local utility company and resulting in a credit on the business owner’s electric utility bill and is elible for new federal tax credits.

Devon O’Shea, an engineer for Contractor's Building Supply, also installed a Windspire Monday outside his company’s headquarters in Copemish, the second Windspire assembled in Michigan. The first Windspire was installed in December in St. Igance, in Michigan’s Upper Penisula.

Author: Staff Writer
Source: MITechNews.Com

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