HomeMy WebLinkAboutWind Generation Can the District,use public benefits money to build wind generation f '" ?
Yes. There are four types of project that qualify for Public Benefits money:
1. Energy conservation
2. low-income energy assistance
3. Research development and demonstration
4. Renewable energy programs—Wind as a fuel is a renewable energy program
Where has the District supported the installation of photovoltaic facilities?
There are five photovoltaic installations in the District.
1. Recreation District Activity Center—2 KW
2. Sierra High Continuation School—2 KW
3. Rick Solinsky home—2 KW (also wind generation)
4. Sue Mock home—3 KW
5. High Sierra herb Garden—200 watt
How would the District evaluate wind generation potential?
Step 1: Study wind velocity and duration through installation and monitoring of annometers (sp?)
Step 2: Based on results design appropriate size windmill or terminate project
Step 3: Install windmill and related facilities
Is there an example of wind generation that we know of?
Yes, in Buffalo Ridge, South Dakota. Nine windmill facilities, blades 80 feet long, standing 215
feet high,turn at about 100 MPH, scattered 600 to 1,000 feet apart over 400 acres, supply 6
megawatts of power.
How can TDPUD support wind power without building windmills itself?
Energy generated from wind can be purchased from developers of wind farms.
Haw much have TDPUD electric rates increased?
Our rates have increased by 45%during the past couple of years, from 6.8 cents per KPH to 9.9
cents per KW H.
What role does oil play in TDPUD's power supply?
Very little. Our power, and power generally in the U.S., is generated by coal, natural gas and
hydro. Oil fueled plants are old and are being replaced. They are used for peaking; they are the
last to be turned on.
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