Wind Energy in Syracuse

There are many doubts about the feasibility of installing wind turbines to create alternative energy in major cities. But, according to a few visitors at the Fenner Wind Farm in Madison county, turbines in Syracuse would not be that bothersome.

In late August, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that he would look into installing wind turbines in the city to supplement other forms of energy, but said he anticipated a harsh reaction from city residents.

The few visitors to the wind farm two Wednesdays ago, said they understand why neighborhoods would dislike the massive wind turbines, but that they were an efficient way to address energy concerns.

The twenty turbines at Fenner produce enough energy to power up to ten thousand homes across New York state.

David Haarman, Operation Supervisor at Fenner Wind Farm, says wind turbine technology is getting physically bigger, which would not be good for cities.

One farm visitor, Leo Viscusi, said after working downtown he thinks there is enough wind to harness the power of wind energy. Harmaan said there was already a wind park in place in Atlantic City, where the average wind speed is comparable to that in Syracuse.