Presentation by Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee

1. Medford Energy Independence Project:
100-kw Wind Turbine Commissioned
February 2009
A renewable energy project case study
Presentation to Metropolitan Area
Planning Council Clean Energy Forum
Boston, MA
March 29, 2011
Bob Paine, Medford Energy Committee
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2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
 Conserve energy in municipal building operations
in accordance with Medford’s Climate Action Plan
 Provide valuable interactive educational tool for
the 2,000+ students that attend the McGlynn
and Andrews Schools
 Promote energy independence theme and highly
visible symbol of Medford’s commitment to
renewable energy
 Provide leadership by example for other
municipalities implementing similar types of
renewable energy projects
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3. Project Background
 January 2004, Mayor Michael McGlynn
created the Medford Clean Energy
Committee (MCEC) – volunteers selected
through review of resumes
 October 2004: City of Medford was awarded a
$15,000 grant from MA Technology Collaborative
(MTC)
 Funded renewable energy posters, banners,
website, editorial series in local newspapers, direct
mailings, and public events.
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4. Wind Feasibility Study Grant
 After 2+ years, Medford selected the McGlynn
School as preferred location for the wind
turbine
 In Fall 2006, Medford received a $15,000
Clean Energy Choice Grant from
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to
install an anemometer and to conduct a
feasibility study
 Hired Sustainable Energy Developments to conduct
independent wind resource assessment, an
economic analysis, and application for $250,000
MTC grant was approved in May 2007 4

5. Preliminary Studies, cont.
 Meteorological tower installation
Data available at Weather Underground
http://www.wunderground.com/
weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp
?ID=KMAMEDFO7
Davis Vantage
Pro2 Wireless
System
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6. Design Process
 Design Consultant
Procurement
 Engineering Design
 Civil
 Electrical
 Geotechnical
 Structural
 Permitting, Outreach
& other Approvals
 Avoided need for a
fence around the
turbine
 Financing 6

7. Wind Turbine Financing
 Over fifty percent in grant funding received for the
Project with a current total of $426,250
 Installation & construction costs total $645,490
 Clean Renewable Energy Bond (CREB)
 Low Interest Municipal Bond**
 10 Year Payback Period
 Up to $25,000/year electricity production
 Estimated $7,650/year Renewable Energy Credits
 Estimated $1,500/year utility electricity purchase
 Estimated insurance & maintenance: $3,700/year
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8. Construction Process – Electrical Interconnection
Autumn 2008
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9. Construction Process – Foundation Installation
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10. Construction Process – Tower Installation
January 2009
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11. Medford Energy Independence Project
Mayor Michael J. McGlynn cuts the
recycled ribbon at the Medford Energy
Independence Project Ribbon Cutting
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Event held January 29, 2009.

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13. Virtual Tour
Photos
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19. Contacts and Web sites
Medford Energy websites and contacts:
http://www.medfordcleanenergy.org/ and
http://www.medford.org/Pages/MedfordMA_Energy/energycommittee
Northwind 100 turbine characteristics:
http://northernpower.com/wind-power-products/northern-power-100-
wind-turbine.php
Smartview display:
https://smartview.northernpower.com/public/medford/
Northern Power Kiosk View:
http://northernpower.kiosk-view.com/medford
Weather Underground met tower:
http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID
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