On March 19, the School's Wind Turbine produced $1,062 worth of electricity, the highest single day production so far. You can download the Pettisville School's report of electricity generated by the Wind Turbine.
Pettisville Schools dedicated their 750 kW Aeronautica wind turbine, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The turbine is projected to provide all of the electricity needed for the 550 student PK-12 district.
Pettisville Schools will be selling the double lot "Miller Property", on the north side of Summit Street across from the school. Appraised at $63,500, the Miller Property will be sold at a public auction, but no date has been set.
Turbine produces approximately 1.2 million kilowatt hours per year or approximately 153% of the Pettisville School’s annual projected electric consumption. This is enough power for 109 conventional or 218 energy efficient homes.
All major components of the wind turbine were manufactured in the United States
Turbine Company, Massachusetts
Turbine Manufacturer, New Hampshire
Tower Manufacturer, Michigan
Blade Manufacturer, Indiana
ESTIMATED PROJECT FUNDS
ARRA Grants (Includes 75K for Environmental Assessment)
$1,225,000
State of Ohio Capital Budget Grant
$123,125
GRANT DOLLARS TOTAL
$1,348,125
Pettisville Schools Permanent Improvements Fund
$138,155
Qualified School Construction Bonds (Interest Free Loan)
Wind Turbine Feb-May 2013
Pettisville Recycling Center