Why Wind?

Renewable energy is widely recognized as a critical part of America’s long-term energy future due to the minimal environmental impact and long-term supply of wind and solar as "fuels".  These fuel sources are considered "renewable" as they are readily available and can be captured without diminishing their future supply
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Today, electricity consumed in Savoy and Berkshire County is predominantly generated by the combustion of traditional fossil fuel. Traditional fossil fuels create environmental and health hazards during their mining, transportation, and conversion to electricity, and have fixed supplies. Transitioning to a renewable economy will promote a cleaner environment.

Why Savoy?

​One of Savoy’s natural resources is strong and steady winds on certain of its hilltops.  The owner of the proposed West Hill site believes that renewable wind-powered generation is good for the United States, Massachusetts, and Savoy.  The site’s easy access to existing electric distribution lines makes it an economical location for the small scale wind project that has been proposed and the Town's approval of a wind-energy bylaw has paved the path forward for this project.

How does wind work?

Wind energy generation works by capturing free flowing wind and converting that energy into electricity.