With eye on future, Md. goes green despite tight budget

Despite a tight budget year, suburban Maryland is investing big in going green in hopes of racking up future savings.

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission will begin using 14 403-foot-high turbines Monday to deliver one-third of the utility’s operating power over the next 10 years. WSSC officials expect to save $20 million over the next 10 years on energy costs through the use of wind power.