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�+ t <br /> Studies—The British wind Energy Association has completed comprehensive <br /> studies on this technology and have concluded that properly designed structure mounted <br /> technology provides an important segment of the future renewable-energy portfolio. The <br /> English government has-recommended communities adopt a standard that would accept <br /> structure-mounted wind turbines as an accessory use in urger to encourage use. Studies- <br /> specifically have idntified the Swift technology as an excellent technology and <br /> important break through in overcoming some of the historical obstacles for wind energy. <br /> Not one Swift turbine installation has had a problem (this statement can be documented). <br /> Structure mounted wind should be approved as an accessory use for the Town of <br /> Mashpee. Proper siting should be identified as are essential component of the approval <br /> process. Proper technology should be required. Proper installation is critical. <br /> Renewable energy is a very important thing.to be considering,and embracing. <br /> This is an important component f the future tore and Ma hpee leas an opportunity to <br /> participate in a leadership role in this activity for Massachusetts and for the nation. <br /> The Teacher"s Association for the U.K. has recommended to the government that <br /> structure-mounted wind turbines be installed at all schools due to the°importance of <br /> helping children understand the relevance of renewable energy to our Future. <br /> t this point llrlr. Brginton-Smith concluded his presentation and offered to <br /> answer any questions the Board might have. <br /> The Chairman asked about installation of the local turbines. <br /> Mr. Bragingtn-Smith stated installation began on the day before Thanksgiving <br /> and was completed at :00 p.m. The installation process and technical sophistication is <br /> extremely well designed, resulting in a swift-and simple installation. <br /> Dennis B l nm* asked about the cost of the turbines. <br /> Mr. Bragington-Smith responded, approximately 10,0 0.00 each. There are <br /> incentives associated with the purchase, approximately 0%of the cost of the turbine as a <br /> rebate. He feels the costs will decline as technology is produced in this country rather <br /> than being,supplied by the U.K. <br /> The Chairman asked who conducted the feasibility studies. <br /> Mr. Bragington-Smith responded, "I did". He stated he has been studying wind <br /> on Cape.Cod since 1992. The Conservation Consortium has been involved in sustainable <br /> technology and conservation across the Cape and has been monitoring wind. Putting up <br /> commercial scale wind turbines on Cape Cod is an extremely complicated process. To <br /> construct any type of large scale turbine that requires a tower also requires a fall zone, <br /> which requires acres c, which eliminates a large number of potential opportunities. <br />