By Tom Kessler
Green Right Now
Addison, Texas’ planned new water tower is destined to be noticed — and not just because it will be 195-feet tall. The water tower will be among the first in the nation to be powered by wind turbines mounted on top.
Ten eight-foot-tall wind turbines will supply enough power to run the tower as well as street lights on Arapaho Road in this Dallas suburb. Adding to its uniqueness, the $5 million project will include a community classroom in the pedestal base, where school children will be able to learn about wind energy and water distribution.
The project also calls for use of native and drought-tolerant landscaping.
