Wind for Schools Energy Educator’s Webinar

August 12, 2010

Wind Powering AmericaWind for Schools

The Wind Powering America program (at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory) sponsors the Wind for Schools Project to raise awareness in rural America about the benefits of wind energy while simultaneously developing a wind energy knowledge base in future leaders of our communities, states, and nation.

Wind Application Center & State Facilitators

Colorado State UniversityBoise State UniversityKansas State University Montana State UniversityUniversity of Nebraska, LincolnSouth Dakota State University

A training and implementation center to educate engineers in wind applications:• Modeled after the DOE Industrial Application Center• Provide data analysis, technical assistance, implementation support for Wind for

Schools projects• Become the “go-to place” for technical assistance for school and community wind• Train engineers to enter the wind marketplace/industry• Maintain met towers conduct wind energy assessments

Wind for Schools - 2010 Expansion

• Alaska was one of five chosen out of 25 applicantsUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks Appalachian State University James Madison University Penn State University Northern Arizona University

The purpose of the Wind Diesel Application Center (WiDAC) is to support the broader deployment of cost effective wind diesel technologies to reduce and/or stabilize the cost of energy in rural communities.

REAP’s mission is to facilitate the increased development of renewable energy in Alaska through collaboration, education, training, and advocacy.

Objectives of the Wind for Schools Project

• Engage rural America in the concept that wind offers an alternative energy and economic future for rural America

• Engage rural school teachers and students in energy education, specifically wind

• Equip college juniors and seniors in wind energy applications and education to provide the growing U.S. wind industry with interested and equipped engineers

“This important program will not only provide a small amount of wind energy for rural Montana schools but will also educate tomorrow’s leaders on the value and importance of this renewable energy source.” - Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer

Alaska’s Wind Resources

Wind Diesel Projects in Alaska Hooper Bay Kasigluk Kotzebue Nome St. Paul Island Savoonga Selawik Toksook Bay Wales Unalakleet Chevak Gambell Tununak Mekoryuk Kodiak Nikolski

Planned/Under Construction

Quinhagak Toksook Bay Kwigillongok & Kongiganak Tuntatuliak Tin City Buckland Deering Noorvik

St. George Island Shaktoolik Emmonak Kokanok

Wind for Schools Project Locations

Sherrod ElementaryPalmer, AK

"Science is not something that should just be in a textbook or on a test. Students get excited when they get to do something hands-on.“ - Tim Taylor, principal, Three Peaks Elementary School, UT

Program Options

1. Skystream 3.7 (2.4 kW) w/Curricula

2. Existing/Future NW 100 w/Curricula

3. No Turbine/Curricula OnlyAnemometerWeather Station

4. Other Turbine (not supported) w/Curricula

Skystream 3.7

• Manageable size; is small enough to allow installation using local resources.

• Proven company track record with a commitment to expanded support for school based wind systems and a nationwide support infrastructure to allow installation, warrantee, and maintenance support.

• Primary AC power production and simple interconnection.

• Manageable total project cost.

• Guyed lattice and monopole tower options.

• Integrated data acquisition capabilities.

SkyStream 3.7 Technical Specifications

Rated Capacity 2.4 kW Rotor Diameter 12 ft (3.72 m) Weight 170 lb (77 kg) Cut-in Wind Speed 8 mph (3.5 m/s) Rated Wind Speed 29 mph (13 m/s) User Monitoring Wireless 2-way interface Survival Wind Speed 140 mph (63 m/s) 5 year limited warranty

Idaho National Lab

Hosts all WfS (Skystream 3.7) dataLive, real time information and chartsInteractive charts

Support Provided by AK WfS

• Assistance with the application process• Wind resource analysis• Wind turbine siting/placement• Technical assistance in:

system designutility interconnectionacquiring required permits

•Energy related curricula•Hands-on kits•Teacher training

Bringing the Turbine into the Classroom

Admission to the

program is dependent

upon curricula

commitment There are 10 curricula

options that educators can choose from Educators choose two out of ten

10 Curricula Options

Weekly Lessons are Organized by Grades & Modules

1. Sustainability2. Climate Change3. Energy Science4. Fossil Fuels5. Renewables6. Applications

Participating Schools

Installing Turbines Alaska Job Corps Center Whittier Community School/Tatitlek School/Chenega Bay

Community School Kodiak High School Mt. Edgecumbe High School Coffman Cove/Howard Valentine School Northwestern Alaska Career and Technical Center Begich Middle School

Participating Schools

Curricula Only NWAB School District

• Ambler School, Buckland School, Deering School, Kiana School, Kivalina/McQueen School, Kobuk School, Kotzebue High School, Noatak School, Noorvik School, Selawik/Davis-Ramoth Memorial School, Shungnak School

Sterling Elementary Chevak School

2011 Application Deadlines

October 1st, 2010The Letter of Intent is due

Should include the school’s name, grade levels that will be served by the program, and the contact information for the primary contact.

December 3rd, 2010The full application is due

Including the school board resolution and letter of support

“These wind turbine projects represent another important way all regions of Colorado are participating in our New Energy Economy. Educating today’s young people about the benefits and mechanics of renewable energy systems prepares them for a wealth of future opportunities and demonstrates the crucial role our rural communities can play in mapping out a new energy future for Colorado and the country.” - Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter

Sponsorship Opportunities

Available for each school or for the overall program In-kind services countPR and tax benefits Thanks to the U.S. Coast Guard, Lynden

Transport, Alaska Marine Lines, and Lynden Air Cargo

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember.Involve me and I learn.”

Benjamin Franklin

Pocatello Community Charter School Installation Video

Katherine Keith Hannah GustafsonWind Application Center State Facilitatorkmkeith@alaska.edu hannah@realaska.org907-590-0751 907-929-7770

Thanks!