Annual Wind Farm Tour
On June 11, over 80 Blue Sky participants and friends participated in Pacific Power’s 7th annual wind farm tour. Thanks to rave reviews from the previous two years, the 2011 tour returned to the Goodnoe Hills Wind Project, a wind farm that provides enough electricity for over 25,000 typical homes.
Participants experienced the rare opportunity of walking right up to and inside a modern, fully functional, utility-scale turbine. The tour offered Blue Sky customers the opportunity to quiz wind farm managers and technicians about renewable energy production and what it’s like to operate and maintain these 400plus-foot-tall, 2 MW machines.
Even beyond the main attractions, the day’s setting left many smiling. The 73-degree day featured just a few photogenic fluffy clouds in the otherwise-sunny sky. The 47-turbine wind farm itself overlooks the Columbia River Gorge, as does the picturesque winery where participants met up, enjoyed lunch and engaged in an optional wine tasting. Attendees gave feedback that included the phrases “incredible” and “what a truly rare opportunity.”
Interested in learning about the next renewable facility tour? Space is limited and the tour is very popular, e-mail or call 1-866-476-9378 ext. 40 for more information and to register for this year’s tour.
We hope you'll consider joining us in 2012.
