The state of Wyoming is well known for it's energy industry. Wyoming is rich in coal, gas, and oil deposits. The almost constant wind has also allowed Wyoming to excel in "green" energy sources as well. One of the local residents was involved in the building of two gigantic wind turbines, which were located on the prairie just south of the town. That resident has since sold out, and the two large turbines have since been replaced by nine smaller, modern turbines and one slightly larger one referred to as "the Clipper". Wyoming has become popular for the testing of wind power technology due to the extreme weather swings here, and the near constant winds. There are two wind "farms" near here, near the small towns of Arlington and McFadden. The original project has grown from 69 600 kW turbines, to a total of 183. The total generating capacity of the project is currently 134.7 mega Watts. There is another wind farm due to begin construction between Hanna and Medicine Bow within the next year. The coal mines in Wyoming produce the cleanest burning, most sulfur free coal in the nation. Two "green" industries have grown out of that. There is a strong development of coal-bed methane. Most, if not all coal mines have methane recovery systems that allow this common gas to be turned into natural gas. Another of the "greener" energy producers are "gasification" plants. Many valuable products can be made from the gasification process, from sulphurs and it's relatives, to different kinds of fuels for running various types of machinery, including natural gas and diesel fuels. One such plant is scheduled to be built just south of Medicine Bow starting within the next year. Wyoming also sports a high rate of sunny days, making solar power a popular option for the many residents who are "off the grid", as well as a growing number of businesses and residences using solar power as supplemental energy. In fact, the combination of wind and solar provides a bright outlook for the future of power production here, since one of the two is almost always present. Medicine Bow is centered in an area where development on all of these green and greener energy technologies are being developed or tested. For someone who wishes to live where clean air already exists, and where energy options are plentiful, it provides a near-ideal location. Kevin R Wheeler, VP/Treas Firelight Business Enterprises Inc PO Box 225 Medicine Bow WY 82329 (307) 379-2502 redneck@reluctantredneck.com Sunday, September 7, 2008
Green Energy in Medicine Bow, Wyoming
The state of Wyoming is well known for it's energy industry. Wyoming is rich in coal, gas, and oil deposits. The almost constant wind has also allowed Wyoming to excel in "green" energy sources as well. One of the local residents was involved in the building of two gigantic wind turbines, which were located on the prairie just south of the town. That resident has since sold out, and the two large turbines have since been replaced by nine smaller, modern turbines and one slightly larger one referred to as "the Clipper". Wyoming has become popular for the testing of wind power technology due to the extreme weather swings here, and the near constant winds. There are two wind "farms" near here, near the small towns of Arlington and McFadden. The original project has grown from 69 600 kW turbines, to a total of 183. The total generating capacity of the project is currently 134.7 mega Watts. There is another wind farm due to begin construction between Hanna and Medicine Bow within the next year. The coal mines in Wyoming produce the cleanest burning, most sulfur free coal in the nation. Two "green" industries have grown out of that. There is a strong development of coal-bed methane. Most, if not all coal mines have methane recovery systems that allow this common gas to be turned into natural gas. Another of the "greener" energy producers are "gasification" plants. Many valuable products can be made from the gasification process, from sulphurs and it's relatives, to different kinds of fuels for running various types of machinery, including natural gas and diesel fuels. One such plant is scheduled to be built just south of Medicine Bow starting within the next year. Wyoming also sports a high rate of sunny days, making solar power a popular option for the many residents who are "off the grid", as well as a growing number of businesses and residences using solar power as supplemental energy. In fact, the combination of wind and solar provides a bright outlook for the future of power production here, since one of the two is almost always present. Medicine Bow is centered in an area where development on all of these green and greener energy technologies are being developed or tested. For someone who wishes to live where clean air already exists, and where energy options are plentiful, it provides a near-ideal location. Kevin R Wheeler, VP/Treas Firelight Business Enterprises Inc PO Box 225 Medicine Bow WY 82329 (307) 379-2502 redneck@reluctantredneck.com 