We hope it will be approved by USDA in a matter of weeks. Even if all goes smoothly, construction would not begin until 1997 at the earliest. In the recently-completed feasibility study, Kapner said, wind data from monitoring begun in February was combined with data from two additional studies, including measurements collected by DOE from 1977 to 1982 at nearby Montauk Point. The study discussed the nature of a Plum Island wind plant in terms of the generic size and design, including the layout, tower design, noise, connection equipment, and the necessary maintenance. The Plum Island facility is currently using an oil-fired steam heating system and domestic hot water supply.
Fuel oil is shipped by barge to the island and stored.
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