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Orleans Renewable Energy / Wind Committee
Contact
Assistant Town Planner
Address:
Planning Department, Orleans Town Hall
19 School Road
Orleans, MA 02653
Phone:
(508) 240-3700 x 435
Fax:
(508) 240-3388
Hours:
The Planning Department is open Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Additional Links:






Members
Name
Title
Term
Mary Jane Curran
Member
6/30/2012
David Hubbard
Member
6/30/2011
Kenneth Rowell
Member
6/30/2011
Richard Philbrick
Member
6/30/2010
Victor Noerdlinger
Member
6/30/2010
Sims McGrath
Selectmen Liaison
 
An economic feasibility study has been completed for the proposed construction of a commercial-scale wind turbine in the Town of Orleans, Massachusetts. The following report presents a comprehensive review of the critical factors and considerations analyzed as part of the economic feasibility study for installing a single commercial scale wind turbine at the site. This feasibility study incorporates evaluation of prior reports, existing published wind data; review of the electricity usage and rates, estimates of construction, operation and maintenance costs, in our evaluation of the market value of wind generated electricity, including the assessment of Renewable Energy Certificate credits associated with development of a single commercial-scale wind turbine in the Town watershed property.

The above link contains a comprehensive summery of all Committee work and recommendations at the conclusion of the 18 month Committee charge.

The above link contains supporting documentation to the above final report.




Orleans Town Seal