Press Release 01/04/07 Dalrymple Farms wind turbine goes up! On a breezy but unseasonably warm day, history was made as the first grid-tied wind turbine in Niagara County was erected. The 100 foot tower with the beautiful Bergey Excel S 10kW turbine atop started attracting positive attention before it was even finished. The farm owners, Dennis and Hope Dalrymple were very excited to see their months of anticipation finally come to fruition. West Wind Renewable Energy president Frank Westgate got lucky with the weather. Everything else was carefully planned and executed, especially in choosing the best sub-contractors to assist in the project. Among the sub-contractors involved were: Newfane General Contracting for foundation work, Farley Riggers and Moving, Inc. for the crane, Advanced Technology Services for electrical work and Four Winds Renewable for consulting and oversight for NYSERDA. | Press Release 11/03/06 | | West Wind Renewable Energy is granted approval for its first Wind Installation Incentive under NYSERDA PON 792. The project is for the installation of a 10 kW, grid-connected Bergey BWC EXCEL-S on a 100 foot guyed tower at the Dalrymple Farm in Appleton, NY. | |
| Press Release 09/21/06 | | Frank Westgate of West Wind Renewable is granted eligibility as an installer in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Wind Incentive Program (PON 792) on a provisional basis. | |
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