A farm in the mystic town of Amesbury, famous for the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge, has received recognition from the government for a unique feat. Cider Hill, owned by the Cook family has managed to make a gradual shift towards renewable energy by installing three wind turbines and three solar panels on their farm. Around 20 percent of their electricity is generated through renewable means.
They have taken advantage of the rebates that the government has announced for such projects and have also received grants from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative alternative-energy grant and from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resource's Agricultural Environmental Enhancement Program to set up their turbines and solar panels respectively.
The government is impressed with the Cook family’s efforts and the Secretary of Environmental Affairs, Ian Bowles, who visited the farm referred to it as a leader in the state.
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