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 What if it was possible to match up local renewable energy sources with local energy demand and lessen the reliance on non-local, non-renewable energy?
Several organizations collaborated to produce templates that estimate the renewable energy potential as well as the energy use for the counties of Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin.
With more and more people recognizing the wealth of renewable energy potential, an increasing amount of options for harnessing and harvesting that energy are becoming available. People are finding more efficient and economical ways to produce earth-friendly energy options that make sense for our communities and our future.
Below is the final report, a fact sheet and the results of the county studies.
For information about the project, contact Greg Wagner, economic development planner, at 800 735-2239, or greg@wcif.org. |
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This research project is funded by Northwest Clean Energy Resource Teams and West Central Initiative.
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Template created by 6Solutions LLC and funded by Agricultural Utilization Research Institute.
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Data collected by West Central Initiative for Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties.
Template limitations:
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It is designed to give estimates in terms of a county’s renewable energy potential and energy use. Due to the nature of the data, it should not be used as an ultimate decision-making tool.
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It does not factor in conservation, which should be considered first in energy decisions.
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Costs and obstacles associated with each renewable energy source are not within the scope of this project. |
Data that estimates the renewable energy potential as well as the energy use for the counties of Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin, PLUS an Excel spreadsheet to help estimate energy potential in your county.
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