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OUR WIND COOPERATIVE
Our Wind Co-op is
a unique cooperative of small-scale wind turbines
on farms, ranches and
public and private facilities
across the Northwest. Through
this collaborative effort,
10-kW turbines were
installed at numerous rural
sites serviced by publicly-owned
utilities.
NWSEED'S ROLE
Northwest SEED has played a
significant role in launching and managing Our
Wind Coop by providing the
following services:
- Project management
- Permitting and environmental
compliance
- Economic and feasibility analysis
- Micro-siting
and layout
- Applying for and securing public and
private financial assistance to reduce turbine
payback period
- Renewable Energy Certificate (Green
Tag) marketing, negotiations and contracts
- Performance
monitoring and data collection
- Public outreach
and event coordination (workshops, speaking events,
etc.)
OUR WIND COOPERATIVE
GOALS
Northwest SEED and Our Wind Coop's members
and partners have established the cooperative based
on important criteria and goals.
- Establish a cooperative model for achieving
energy independence, rural economic development
and community
ownership.
- Build familiarity with small-wind
turbine technology in rural communities.
- Explore
the regulatory, financial and technical needs of
a dispersed, intertied small-wind turbine
network.
- Link rural, small-wind power producers
with urban consumers through aggregated Green Tag
sales.
- Collaborate on innovative financing opportunities,
including public and private grants and loans,
utility programs, and manufacturer discounts.
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