Massachusetts transportation officials are taking bids for the installation of a wind turbine at the Blandford rest area on the Mass Pike, about 20 miles west of Springfield.This is part of Governor Patrick's "Greening the Turnpike" initiative that promotes energy efficiency and environmental friendliness among government agencies. "This is a great example of how state agencies can work together to achieve our common goals," Patrick said in an e-mail to the Globe. "This wind energy project is good for the environment, and it will help create jobs within our clean energy economy."
The site was chosen because it is believed to be the windiest location on the turnpike. For more information on the wind turbine, check out this story from The Globe.
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