Babson Green Building a Sustainable Future at Babson College

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Babson Green Building a Sustainable Future at
Babson College
Babson Energy and Environmental Club
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Project Overview
Installation plan for a small, residential scale
(1.8 kW) wind turbine on Babsons campus

• Project proposed to
• Develop relationship with cleantech industry
• Demonstrate commitment to responsible
  environmental stewardship
• Build support for sustainability initiatives
• Encourage students to pursue alternative energy
  business endeavors

Babson Average Wind Speed
Avoided Cost
Project Price Tag
.09 kWh
9,435
4.6 m/s (10.3 mph)
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VAT Analysis
30 Models Identified
12 Being Produced
8 Appropriate
2 Sold in US
0 with MA Installers
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VAT Evaluation
Manufacturer Pac Wind Cleanfield Mariah Power Helix Wind
Model Seahawk 3.5 kW Windspire 2 kW
Power Rating (W) 500 3,500 1,000 2,000
MSRP 2,995 15,000 4,000 8,500
/Watt 5.99 4.29 4.00 4.25
Grid Connect No No Yes Yes
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HAT Evaluation
Manufacturer Proven Bergey Southwest EMS
Model Wt 600 XL.1 Skystream E 15
Power Rating (W) 600 1,000 1,800 35,000
MSRP 3,610 2,950 5,400 80,000
/Watt 6.02 2.95 3.00 2.29
Grid Connect No No Yes Yes
Approximate install cost
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Why Skystream?

• First residential generator with included
  inverter
• Low cost / Low risk investment
• Energy production in low wind (3.5 m/s cut in)
• Quiet and aesthetically pleasing design
• Innovative design would complement Babsons
  educational focus (ABC Boston)

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Project Economics
Skystream Turbine 5,400
35 Monopole Mounting Kit 3,230
Shipping 200
Supplies Hardware Sub Total 300 9,130

Labor (Excavation / Electrical) Labor (Installation) 3,680 1,440
Permits (NE Breeze Estimate) 185
Labor Sub Total Less BEEC Contribution 5,305 (5,000)

Project Total 9,435
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Expected Turbine Output
Energy Contribution at Blank Center
Entrepreneurship Gallery (15-25)
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Expected Turbine Output
Energy Contribution at Blank Center
Entrepreneurship Gallery (40-60)
with considered LED replacement project
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Marketing Capturing Value

• Demonstrate commitment to responsible
  environmental stewardship
• Build support for sustainability initiatives
• Encourage students to pursue alternative energy
  business endeavors
• Develop relationship with cleantech industry

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Marketing Audiences

• Internal
• Students
• Administrators

• External
• Cleantech Industry
• Other Campuses
• Academic Publications

Source MTC
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Marketing Campus Integration

• On-Campus Programs
• Admissions Tours
• Orientation
• Back to Babson

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Marketing Turbine Signage

• Three placards at the base of the turbine
• Project history, goals, Fred Hamilton dedication
• How to reduce energy consumption in your everyday
  life
• Available to communicate current sustainability
  initiatives (changeable)

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Marketing Utilizing Media

• Capitalize on Current Media Trends
• Spotlight on sustainability
• Energy independence
• Technology
• Press Global to Local
• NBC
• Business Week
• Boston Globe
• Babson Rising
• Dedication Ceremony

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Delivering Value

• Increase environmental awareness promote
  sustainability at Babson
• Reduce Babsons operating costs
• Respond to student demand for on-campus
  alternative energy and sustainability projects
• Achieve strategic objectives outlined by
  President Barefoot
• Improve Babsons competitive position in a
  rapidly expanding, and entrepreneurial industry

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Back-Up Slides
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Next Steps

• 1. Establish a facilities lead
• 2. Engage a contractor/installer
• Choose New England Breeze
• Request for proposals
• 3. Establish review/selection period
• 4. Select contractor/installer
• 5. Obtain soil sample
• 6. Obtain PE-Stamped installation diagram
• 7. Obtain necessary permits (Town of Wellesley)
• 8. Order turbine
• 9. Design and order signage
• 10. Build foundation
• Excavation
• Concrete
• 11. Install turbine and signage
• Operational by March 15th

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Recommended Signage

• 24 x 18 x 1/8 Ext. Grade
• High Pressure Laminate
• Price includes reduced size proofs
• Art supplied on disk to KVO Industries
  specifications
• Cost 307.00 / sign
• Total 921.00

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Permitting Regulations
Wellesley Planning Office

• No zoning variances are required for structures
  under 45 (Section XX)

Wellesley Building Office

• Construction permit will be required

Wellesley Municipal Light Plant

• No agreements needed
• Will need an electrical diagram and UL
  certification before install

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Campus Photo
Potential Installation Sites Suggested by Babson
Facilities Department
Site 1
Site 2
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Zoning Overlay
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Wetland Overlay
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Site 1 Athletic Fields
SITE 1 Athletic Fields
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Site 1 Perspective Shot
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Site 1 Hull Comparison
Hull High School
660 kW Vestas Turbine
Blade Diameter
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Wind Evaluation
Wind Data Source Used
AWS TrueWind

• Coordinate based wind maps of NE
• Babson Avg. Wind Speed 4.6 m/s

Expected Yearly Generation (kWh)
Conservative 2,948 .20 kWh Optimistic 4,194
.14 kWh
Data Provided by New England Breeze