Lands’ End Wind Project
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Lands’ End Wind Project
Kristine McCormick Michelle Shively
Greg BrownTim Pierie
Lands End Project StatementTo research and develop a proposal for implementing a significant alternative energy program on the Dodgeville campus. The program would consist of acquiring and installing a large wind turbine on the campus to offset the power needs of the operation.The proposal will include funding requirements and a strategy for approaching local and state lawmakers to encourage government cooperation and/or funding of the initiative.
Lands End Project ObjectivesConsider all possible sources for funding (federal, state, private, etc.)Engagement of professional resources in the alternative energy field to assist with development of proposalProvide a timeline for scheduled tasks involved in turbine installationIdentify all obstacles involved in projectCreate a community outreach plan
Gantt Chart
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) $650
Must complete Form 7460-1 for any object over 200 feet (turbine is 396 feet)Lands End campus is 6.75 miles away from Iowa County AirportFew anticipated problems with gaining FAA approvalMust submit Form 7460-1 at least 30 days before construction permit is applied forTimeframe: about 4 months
National Telecommunication & Information Administration (NTIA) $750
Requires construction information from several federal agenciesObstruction lighting on the tower is neededMany of same information needed as FAATimeframe: about 4 months
Needed to ensure turbine will not interrupt any existing or planned microwave transmissions
Timeframe: about 4 months
Microwave Interference Study$2,000
Gaining Community Support
Potential problems that arise from assembling turbine
Construction noise to nearby neighborhood“landscape” pollution
Turbine viewed as an eyesore
Quality of life concerns
Study of Community Health & Wind Turbines
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Gaining Community SupportDodgeville Chronicle
Local newspaper with high reader baseRadio Station FM 99.3 (WDMT)
Dodgeville base radio station with local news coverage
Town Hall MeetingsAddress community concerns/questionsOrganized with Mayor Jim McCaulley
Phone number enclosed in paper
City Hall Bulletin BoardUpdated daily for community to read about news/events
Sierra Club Support
Don Ferber, Jim SteffansSupport in community outreach effortsArticle in WSJ
County and City Permits
Iowa County does not require any permits for construction of a wind turbineCity of Dodgeville: Chapter 17 Zoning Code states height limit of 45 feet Conditional Use PermitDesign Review ApplicationHold Conditional Use Hearing
Outside Financing
FOE Feasibility and Development GrantsFOE Large Industrial Grants
Application schedule could strongly influence construction schedule
Treasury Renewable Energy GrantsIf expired, seek the Production Tax Credit
Sales Tax and Property Tax ExemptionsRenewable Energy Buyback ProgramsCheck for updates with DSIRE
Post Construction Monitoring
DNR does not require approval for wind farms with total capacity less than 99MWEnvironmental Analysis and Review Specialist, Steve Ugoretz, proposed monitoring impactVolunteers from Lands End could record impacts of turbine on wildlife and report this to the DNR for future research
Collaboration with UW-Madison
Engineering DepartmentThomas JahnsMike Corradini
Where Do We Go From Here?
A detailed vision of the facilityContact parties with this vision to lay the groundwork for permitting, approvals, partnerships, etc.Establish working relationshipsApply for FOE feasibility and development grantsGOOD LUCK!