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Jiminy Peak installed a wind turbine this past summer in order to generate clean, natural energy and build on a sustainable community for the future. It's called Zephyr, the Greek word for the God of the west wind, which is where the wind blows from. It took three years of planning but Zephyr is the first wind turbine project ever built for a ski resort in North America.

The idea is the brainchild of Jiminy Peak CEO Brian Fairbank whose progressive way of thinking will save money and save the environment. Initially, the investment costs 3.3 million but in the long run the project will pay off.

Zephyr produces approximately 1/3 of Jiminy Peak’s annual energy needs including power snowmaking, lifts and some buildings like the Country Inn. At full production, the wind turbine's output is 2,000 horsepower, enough to run 600 houses. Lets hope Fairbank's innovation sets an example for other private businesses to follow.

See the guy in yellow - that's my buddy Bob. Wave to the camera Bob!