16 Jun
Alternative Energy Legislation Pushing Hard
You know what makes my Monday’s go from absolute rubbish to absolute gems? Reading about how legislation all over this fine country of ours is pushing, and pushing Hard for pro-alternative energy actions. Seriously, very few things make me smile bigger on a mundane Monday than saving the planet.
Word on my block is that this is exactly what is going down in New Jersey. According to reports, where farmers used to toil and sweat to make ends meet by plowing fields, raising livestock and just keeping the farm going, they might be soon tending to solar panels and wind mills. Believe it.
The article I just read had some promising things to say:
“New Jersey lawmakers are contemplating a bill that defines solar and wind energy generation as agricultural activity. The measure aims to promote alternative energy sources, but has been criticized as a possible danger to farmland preservation efforts. The bill would allow the owners of preserved farmland to construct, operate and install solar or wind energy facilities or equipment on their farms. The generated power could be used to operate the farm or be sold to a utility company.”
I know one thing for sure, if they need the materials to get this ball rolling, Northern Tool can certainly step in and load them up!
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