Alternative energy update.

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Jesse Moe of Renewable Energy Systems in Anchorage wrote regarding a December alternative energy article: Partusch had their wind turbine connected on July 20, our wind turbine had already been operating a year before that. Our turbine was officially connected June 23. Another concern is the affect of mentioning wind as a viable project for Anchorage residents or businesses. Anchorage is simply not a wind site, a good wind site has average winds of 15-20 mph, most of our data puts Anchorage at about 3-5 mph. My concern is we educate people to make wise decisions, especially early on, to prevent creating a bad name for the entire industry.... However, unlikely as it may seem, Anchorage is a far better option for solar energy. On our building we have both a solar array and a wind turbine...