100%
or more of electricity
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100%
or more of electricity
Property
- Type:
- Educational institution
- Address:
- 8 Fay Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543
- Size:
- 2,700 sq ft
- Energy need met:
- 100% or more of electricity
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2012 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Small Wind
- Size of System:
- 10 kW
- Purposes:
- To generate electricity
Financial Details
- Additional Financial Notes:
- Electricity Use: 10,000 kWh
What You Need to Know
Description:
Wind generator: AirCon 10 kW wind turbine (on a 115 foot tower) generates 3-4 times more electricity than is needed for the household. Other energy efficiency installations: * a Munchkin high-efficiency boiler for domestic heating and hot water; * low-flow, dual flush toilets for water conservation; * a Bryant Evolution high-efficiency, central dehumidifier/air conditioner; and * e-glass in windows and thermal window shades.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Batt/Blanket Fiberglass Daylighting, Energy Star Appliances, FSC Certified Wood, Local Materials, Non-Toxic Products, Rain Barrels, Rain Garden, Recycled Materials, Sunspace
My Motivation:
1. Diversify energy sources - Security 2. Economic and Ecological Sustainability 3. Climate change - reduction of CO2
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