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Energy
for the Environment
Renewable energy comes from sun,
water, wind, biomass and geothermal sources. These energy
sources are called renewable because they are constantly
being replenished. Unlike nonrenewable energy sources
such as coal, and oil, they will never run out. Renewable
resources bring us energy in ways that are cleaner and
less damaging to our environment.
Hydropower is the world’s leading renewable resource
for generating electricity. This clean and affordable
source of power continues to be the backbone of a strong
Northwest economy, supplying half of our electricity.
Hydropower enables the development of the region’s
wind energy resource, because it can respond immediately
to fluctuating energy demand and the intermittent nature
of wind.
Other renewable energy sources – including wind,
solar, biomass, and geothermal power – have assumed
an important part of the energy portfolios of Northwest
utilities, and Franklin PUD. There is a growing sense
that we must increase our use of renewable energy. Renewable
resources provide a source of diversity to a utility’s
power portfolio, which is crucial in properly managing
risk.
2008
Alternative Energy Fair Results
Held on April 25-26, 2008
This
Mid-Columbia Earth Day event grew out of Franklin PUD’s
participation in Earth Day held in Richland several
years ago. The PUD hosted a “pedal power generator”
that kids could get a real idea of how much energy it
takes to power a TV. With that in mind, Franklin
PUD decided to invite solar, wind and other renewable
energy vendors to exhibit energy producing products
and talk to the public about new ways to collect and
use renewable energy. The event has expanded each year
and now is held at Columbia Basin College. The college
and Franklin PUD are working together to bring this
exceptional hands-on energy experience to the community.
- Total
Attendees: 1600 estimated
- Students/Teachers/Chaperones:
over 700
- Exhibits:
over 25
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Solar Car Races
- 650
Grade school students constructed and raced 312
solar cars
- The
winner clocked in at a whopping 3.96 miles per
hour
- The
Electrathon Endurance Race
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28 timed racers
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6 High
schools participated
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Pasco
High had three students racing using two cars
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Average
speed of the top Pasco High racer was 20.75 MPH
the winner was 23 MPH
Mark
Your Calendars!!!!!
2009 Alternative Energy Fair
April
24 - 25, 2009
For
more information, view the
2008
Event Flyer and Exhibitor Registration Form
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