Medford Energy Independence Project: 100-kw Wind Turbine Commissioned February 2009 A renewable energy project case study Presentation to Metropolitan Area Planning Council Clean Energy Forum Boston, MA March 29, 2011 Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee 1
Presentation by Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee
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Medford Energy Independence Project:
100-kw Wind Turbine Commissioned
February 2009
A renewable energy project case study
Presentation to Metropolitan Area Planning Council Clean Energy Forum Boston, MA March 29, 2011
Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee
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PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Conserve energy in municipal building operations in accordance with Medford’s Climate Action Plan
Provide valuable interactive educational tool for the 2,000+ students that attend the McGlynn and Andrews Schools
Promote energy independence theme and highly visible symbol of Medford’s commitment to renewable energy
Provide leadership by example for other municipalities implementing similar types of renewable energy projects
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Project Background
January 2004, Mayor Michael McGlynn created the Medford Clean Energy Committee (MCEC) – volunteers selected through review of resumes
October 2004: City of Medford was awarded a $15,000 grant from MA Technology Collaborative (MTC) Funded renewable energy posters, banners,
website, editorial series in local newspapers, direct mailings, and public events.
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Wind Feasibility Study Grant
After 2+ years, Medford selected the McGlynn School as preferred location for the wind turbine
In Fall 2006, Medford received a $15,000 Clean Energy Choice Grant from Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to install an anemometer and to conduct a feasibility study
Hired Sustainable Energy Developments to conduct independent wind resource assessment, an economic analysis, and application for $250,000 MTC grant was approved in May 2007 4
Preliminary Studies, cont.
Meteorological tower installationData available at Weather Underground