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Renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power, are key pillars of sustainable energy policy. Wind power is a renewable and emissions-free source that can generate enough electricity to power all homes and businesses in the United States. While upfront costs are challenging, wind power projects can be profitable. Political and regulatory support for renewable energy is growing, with many states adopting renewable portfolio standards and incentives.

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Renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power, are key pillars of sustainable energy policy. Wind power is a renewable and emissions-free source that can generate enough electricity to power all homes and businesses in the United States. While upfront costs are challenging, wind power projects can be profitable. Political and regulatory support for renewable energy is growing, with many states adopting renewable portfolio standards and incentives.

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SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL ENERGY

Northeast Engineers & Consultants - RI Wind and Solar


Sustainable Energy

o Sustainable energy is the provision of energy such


that it meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their needs.

o Sustainable energy sources are most often regarded


as including all renewable sources, such as biofuels,
solar power, wind power, wave power, geothermal
power and tidal power. It also includes technologies
that improve energy efficiency.

o Renewable energy and energy efficiency are


sometimes said to be the “twin pillars” of
sustainable energy policy.
US Department of Energy

“The United States has enough wind


resources to generate electricity for every
home and business in the nation.”
Wind Power

o Wind Power avoids negative impacts of


electricity generated by fossil fuels which
accounts for 40% of all air pollution:

n Emissions of Carbon Dioxide


n Emissions of Mercury and other heavy metals
n Emissions from extracting and transporting fuels
n Lake and streambed acidification
n Production of toxic solid wastes, ash and slurry
n Coal mining
Benefits of Wind Power

o No emissions

o Least expensive form of alternative energy

o Limitless

o Energy dollars stay in-country

o New economic opportunity

o Control over electrical rate


Wind Power Challenges

o Political

o Regulatory

o Financial
Political

o Evolving National goal of 20% renewable


energy by year 2030

o State Renewable Portfolio Standards* (RPS)


n RI 16% by 2019
n MA 15% by 2020
n NH 25% by 2025
n VT 20% by 2017
n ME 40% by 2017
n NY 27% by 2020

* Source DSIRE Review 1/30/2009


Political continued…

o 30% federal-level incentive passed with Stimulus


(will lead to sustainable growth, estimated 40-
50% in small wind market)

o State Grant Programs


Regulatory

o Local Zoning and Planning regulations

o Grid connection/Net metering/Power Purchase


Agreements

o State by State variable support

o Utility Company requirements


Financial

o Start up costs are the largest challenge


… But there are profitable models

o 100kW: $500,000 to install, $25,000 per year in revenue


o 1.5MW: $4,200,000 to install, $500,000 per year in revenue
Wind Energy Fast Facts
Wind Energy Fast Facts continued…
Wind Basics

o Adequate wind speed

n 10% increase in wind speed equals 33%


increase in wind turbine power generation

n Proximity to shoreline

n Height of tower
Wind Basics

o Power Curve
Wind Basics

o Wind Mappers

Rhode Island
Does Wind Power work here?

o First Step: Site Assessment for “fatal flaws”

n Site limited (no fall zone, too many buildings)

n Environmental (super fund site, wetlands, etc)

n Soils (foundation cost)

n Zoning and Planning regulations

n Access (roads and electrical grid)

n Wind mapper
What is Wind Power worth?

o Second Step: Wind Resource Assessment

n Meteorological Equipment Tower (MET) study

n Analytical evaluation of power production

n Determine wind turbine options and costs

n Determine pay back period and future rate of


return
Utility Rates
The Future of Wind Turbines
Concluding Remarks and Questions

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