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Wind turbines are due to be installed on high-rise homes in Glasgow as part of a pilot project designed to save housing association tenants money on their energy bills. In the ground-breaking initiative, North Glasgow Housing Association is hoping to install the system on homes, including tower blocks, and its own offices to tackle fuel poverty. Funding of £22,000 is in place for the pilot project and the first turbine could be installed within months. Four tower blocks in the Carron area of Springburn have been identified as potential sites for the systems, which could cut tenants' bills by 33%. Glasgow-based firm Windsave, which offers 1Kw home fans for around £1,000, is working with housing bosses on the project.