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Monmouth County
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In April 2008, a Renewable
Energy Initiative was discussed during the monthly meeting.
A special
presentation
was made by a resident of the township who had amassed
data from various sources that showed
unequivocal interest exists in Upper Freehold in the area of renewable
energy. Sources such as solar and bio-mass are readily available
in the township. Crop residues, if they were collected and the
appropriate processing facilities were built -- even on a small scale
-- could provide additional locally-generated energy as well as provide
additional economic value to the residents and the township.
Biodiesel production could be supported.There are many opportunities for township residents, farmers, commercial ventures, and industrialists to get involved in the initiative. This part of the EAC website will showcase projects that are being planned or have already been implemented. It will also contain references, resources, and links that offer additional education on the subject.
The following link takes you to a "Showcase" of some of the nearly 2 dozen renewable energy installations (PV electric, water heating, space heating, and pool heating) that are currently operational in the township. Additional projects will be added as project owners make their information available!
An article on "Community Solar" Projects
An article on Bio-mass Converting to Megawatts at the Kentucky Horse Park
Environmentalists cheer DEP report on Offshore Wind
An article on 6 Megawatt Solar Installation at a S.Jersey Farm