Initial News Release

The Washtenaw County Wind Project will be undertaking an investment grade wind study for 12-18 months, beginning this spring. Project planners have been working since last summer to develop working relationships and strategy to make sure that the project is effective. While there is a good deal of information available on wind speeds at 10 - 50 meters, there is little verified information on wind speeds at the hub height of the newest larger wind turbines, 70-100 meters. It has been shown in other parts of the Midwest that the wind speed at the higher altitudes is much greater than originally thought. Our project anticipates that by conducting this study, we will be able to demonstrate bankable data that will attract investors and allow local entrepreneurs to confidently develop local wind turbines for electrical generation to help reduce the need for fossil fuel power plants. A press release was issued on March 8, 2007.