The Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre boasts two new wind turbines to power its teaching facility near Deer Park, thanks to financial assistance of $192,000 from the Newfoundland and Labrador Green Fund.
The turbines generate six kilowatts of power and replace the diesel electricity generation formerly used at the site. The project was officially launched today at an event at the centre.
“This centre provides an exceptional public service with the environmental educational programs offered for youth in the province,” said Environment Minister Charlene Johnson.
“By replacing the diesel generator with a wind turbine system, the Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre is both reducing greenhouse gases and demonstrating environmental leadership to the young people who use this facility every year. It is leading by example at its finest.”
The wind powered energy system eliminates the need for diesel fuel, thereby reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the centre. In 2007, approximately 7,000 litres of diesel was consumed which represents about 20 tonnes of GHGs. The turbines also eliminate the noise and other air pollution that is associated with diesel generation.