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Power Generating Parking Lots Planned in Palmdale, CA
In an effort to tap one of the high desert's most abundant resources, Palmdale is allowing large shopping centers and business parks to install small wind turbines in their parking lots to save on electricity costs. A 17-turbine plot is already in the works at Sam's Club, a members-only retail warehouse owned by Wal-Mart.
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The plan for urban wind turbines puts Palmdale in company with blustery cities such as Buffalo, N.Y., and Cleveland that have allowed small wind farms in commercial and business districts.
Palmdale's plan clears the way for turbines no more than 60 feet high to be erected atop light standards in some parking lots. City officials are also studying turbines that could be compatible in neighborhoods.
Article continues: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-wind-farms21-2009oct21,0,5733849.story
