Chrysler's Proving Grounds considers wind turbines in Chelsea

They'll huff and they'll puff...

Chelsea already has Chrysler cars zipping round and round, but the new little city just might get a bit more blustery as the car company considers adding the latest in alternative energy options: wind turbines.

Chrysler and Washtenaw County are testing the wind at Chrysler's proving grounds in Sylvan Township near Chelsea to see if there is the potential to develop wind power there. Chrysler is paying half of the cost to put up a meteorological tower as part of its corporate strategy to incorporate more environmentally friendly initiatives into its business plan.

It will take about a year to determine whether the site is suitable for wind turbines. The project is part of the Washtenaw Wind Project, that is looking to develop wind-energy resources within the county.

Source: Washtenaw County
Writer: Jon Zemke