EO 210 – Power Plant, Wind, and Nuclear Energy Fundamentals.
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Transcript of EO 210 – Power Plant, Wind, and Nuclear Energy Fundamentals.
WIND ENERGY
EO 210 – Power Plant, Wind, and Nuclear Energy Fundamentals
ARTICLE 1- WIND POWER DEVELOPMENT 4000 mw = $8,000,000,000
Circulation of this money = “Economic Stimulus” Per 100 Towers:
Direct Jobs: linked to the project (general and sub contractors)-trucking, concrete, manufacturing, earth work, road construction, electricians, 12-14 permanent technicians.
Indirect Jobs: New businesses or increased established business-restaurants, grocery stores, motels, apartments, gasoline, entertainment
Possibilities: Job creation Rural Revitalization
White, SD project has currently generated 500 new jobs
SOUTH DAKOTA CURRENTLY RANKS 4TH
LAND OWNER REVENUES
Land Acquisition: On Site Tower: going rate is about $4000.00/MW
1.5 MW Tower = $6000.00/year “Fair Market Price” Lease is good for the life of the turbine =usually 20-
25 years. Look at both charts on page 2.
250 MW project would create 500 Direct and 500 indirect jobs for the surrounding communities. =$97 million during construction and $10.1 million annually after completion.
South Dakota Law HB1320 – Uniform Taxation Law $3000/MW plus 2% of Gross Revenues = $600,000/year tax
revenue per 100 MW. 20% directly to the county!
LAND ACQUISITION CONTINUED
Pre-Agreement Lease “Wind Rights” comparable to mineral rights. Current going rate $2000.00/year
Land owner agrees not to discuss or create deals with other developers.
Can cause social animosity between communities, individuals or individuals and a community.
Look at the map from Lake Pickeral down to Clear Lake
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Key Players: Transportation of LARGE EQUIPMENT:
blades, nacelles, towers…. Specialty Trailer – Load King – Mitchell
=$180,000 3 trucks/tower, 2 pilot cars/truck Back pilot car controls back end of trailer
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CON’T
Component Manufacturers; GE Clipper Acciona Siemens LM Glasfiber – North Dakota Molded Fiber Glass – Aberdeen employs 750 Energy Maintenance Systems (EMS) – Howard
Employs 180 – refurbish and maintain turbines
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
No Carbon Dioxide, Mercury, Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxides, or radioactive wastes.
No Water use. Minimal wildlife impact – bird/bat death Aesthetics – Some like the looks of
turbines… Other perceptions: Ugly, Bird killers, Noise, and
flicker. Those who don’t cash in can create tremendous
animosity among neighbors.
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS CON’T
Federal Renewable Energy Standard 25% by 2025 South Dakota easily already meets this
standard… Why?
Hydroelectric dams Wind Farms
Allows us to currently be an exporter to to thers who cannot----Minnesota
WIND FARM SIZE
Small Individual or business for personal usage.
Goal – to make energy. Medium
“Community Wind”- Several investors and several users. Goal – to make energy and some money.
Large Corporate companies in the “Power”
business. Basin Electric, Florida power and Lights…
TURBINE CONSTRUCTION – DIRECT JOBS Crane Transport Permit = $50,000 Crane operation = $850/hour
Crane operator (certified) start @ $30/hr. Blades: “root” about 2 ft., tip about 2 inches
Double tag lines Techs: assembly-hydro-torque wrenches Construction White Co Indiana Bristol Port Turbine Construction World’s Largest Turbine
ARTICLE # 2 – WIND ENERGY TODAY AND TOMORROW. PAGES 1-3
Historical Cycle- Farm (sail style) windmills to today Fastest Growing renewable energy source USA has the greatest capacity to grow and will continue
to do so…..why? Texas- current leader…..why?
T Boone Pickens-who is he? Research info on him for tomorrow!
Net Metering = “Green Credits”
ARTICLE # 2 CON’T
Rural Economics: Land owner taxes Towers taxed Permits Sales taxes- direct and indirect
Less Subsidies- cannot compare to other energy production systems because it is “new”
Free Fuel – but variable….no wind, too much wind
ECONOMICS CONTINUED
Price Stability- Wind vs. Fossil Fuel….Sources? Cost Effective Production- South Dakota= on
average 7 years to pay back initial investment Creates Jobs Social Advantages- Supports Agriculture, small
footprint, local ownership, makes our country safer
Local Ownership- Own shares. Similar to Ethanol
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGES
Clean Water Water is not needed in this energy conversion.
Clean Air No “Carbon Gas emissions
No Mining No toxins brought to the surface (tailings) No Reclamation of land
Land Preservation Ag land can still be farmed and/or grazed
DISADVANTAGES
Aesthetics- two sides to this coin Shadow Flicker- True argument
Setbacks Noise- true argument
Setbacks Biological – bird/bat death Construction Radar