The newest member of 惇軗勛圖s growing renewable energy family is currently catching the breeze above campusa 100 kilowatt grid-tied wind turbine that will offset some of the colleges electricity usage. The turbine came online just a few weeks ago and is already producing clean, green energy.
This community wind project is another example of sustainability at the college and highlights the progress of our Student Leadership Center. And a second zero energy demonstration homedubbed Pioneer Landingis also in the works, with students getting involved in the design and building of the project.
In a world with rising energy costs, climate change, and dwindling resources, 惇軗勛圖 is taking a proactive approach to the future of energy. This wind turbine is an important step towards achieving 惇軗勛圖s emissions reduction goals, says Julian Dautremont-Smith, chief sustainability officer at 惇軗勛圖. The project will complement the colleges growing emphasis on sustainability and strengthen the regions access to training and employment in green industries.
惇軗勛圖 has been a leader in educating technical students since at least the 1940s and students in trades for more than 45 years. Its what were known for, Clark says. There is a real lack of this type of skilled workforce in the region, and a lack of models to sell community wind. This project will allow 惇軗勛圖 to continue training the highly skilled workers the industry requires and help meet national, state, and regional needs.