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Benton County News
Last week ground breaking offically took place for the building of a wind turbine. Richard "Butch" Johnson contracted with Winkelman's Environmentally Responsible Construction (WERC) to erect a wind turbine tower on the west outskirts of the city, near the Johnson Mini West Storage buildings. Wind power has become an effective, cost-efficient and environmentally responsible way to meet energy needs. It can also become a good investment. Financial incentives, such as income tax deductions, federal and state grants, property tax exemptions, rebates, production tax credits and green credits may be available to help reduce costs. A properly maintained wind turbine will generate energy for several decades. It is also possible to sell back electricity to utilities companies. The tower could be in place and operational in a month or two. Taking part in the ground breaking ceremony (l. to r.) are: Mark Bauerly, partner of WERC, Richard "Butch" Johnson, Donna Woolard and David Winkelman, WERC founder, designer and project manager.
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