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Babson Green Building a Sustainable Future at Babson College

Babson Green Building a Sustainable Future at Babson College. Babson Energy and Environmental Club. Project proposed to: Develop relationship with cleantech industry Demonstrate commitment to responsible environmental stewardship Build support for sustainability initiatives

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Babson Green Building a Sustainable Future at Babson College

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  1. Babson GreenBuilding a Sustainable Future at Babson College Babson Energy and Environmental Club

  2. 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 Project Overview Installation plan for a small, residential scale (1.8 kW) wind turbine on Babson’s campus Babson Average Wind Speed Avoided Cost Project Price Tag $.09 kWh $9,435 4.6 m/s (10.3 mph)

  3. VAT Analysis 30 Models Identified 12 Being Produced 8 Appropriate 2 Sold in US 0 with MA Installers

  4. VAT Evaluation

  5. HAT Evaluation * Approximate install cost

  6. 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 Babson’s educational focus (ABC Boston) Why Skystream?

  7. Project Economics

  8. Expected Turbine Output Energy Contribution at Blank Center Entrepreneurship Gallery (15-25%)

  9. Expected Turbine Output* Energy Contribution at Blank Center Entrepreneurship Gallery (40-60%) *with considered LED replacement project

  10. Marketing: Capturing Value 2006 Employment Data Reported by Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (more information) Demonstrate commitment to responsible environmental stewardship Build support for sustainability initiatives Encourage students to pursue alternative energy business endeavors Develop relationship with cleantech industry

  11. Marketing: Audiences • External • Cleantech Industry • Other Campuses • Academic Publications Internal • Students • Administrators Source: MTC

  12. Marketing: Campus Integration • On-Campus Programs • Admissions Tours • Orientation • Back to Babson

  13. 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)

  14. 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

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

  16. Back-Up Slides

  17. 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

  18. 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

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

  20. Campus Photo Potential Installation Sites Suggested by Babson Facilities Department Site 1 Site 2

  21. Zoning Overlay

  22. Wetland Overlay

  23. Site 1: Athletic Fields 18” Excavation Trench WIND ROSE DIAGRAM Proposed Installation Site Approximate Turbine Height Breaker Hook-Up SITE 1: Athletic Fields

  24. Site 1: Perspective Shot

  25. Football Field Hull High School Site 1: Hull Comparison 660 kW Vestas Turbine Blade Diameter

  26. 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

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