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* Up to 50,000$ for economic development | * Up to 50,000$ for economic development | ||
* Deadline for this year has already passed | * Deadline for this year has already passed | ||
| − | ====[http://www.eda.gov/InvestmenttsGrants/PublicWorks.xml EDA Public Works Grant] | + | ====[http://www.eda.gov/InvestmenttsGrants/PublicWorks.xml EDA Public Works Grant]==== |
* Average award of 9 Million $ | * Average award of 9 Million $ | ||
* Must show that project will help the local economy | * Must show that project will help the local economy | ||
| + | * Need to find or create comprehensive economic development strategy | ||
Revision as of 17:58, 23 September 2009
Project goals: To determine the feasibility of a utility scale wind farm being constructed in the fields back campus.
Progress:
- I have talked with Arlene DeBlanc about possible government grants
- I have analyzed data from RP&L's tall towers survey.
- I have analyzed data from the Indiana Tall Towers Wind Survey
- I have analyzed the data from the weather station on the roof of Dennis
- I have contacted numerous manufacturers for price quotes and other information on possible turbines
- I have investigated various funding sources
Turbine Possibilities
Feasibility requirements
- Long blades (100M diameter+)
- Tall tower (100M+ height)
Candidates
Grant research
USDA Guaranteed Loans
- B&I guaranteed loans
- Cover up to 10 Million $ (up to 40 in some cases)
- Guarantee 60-70% of the loans against default
Rural Business Opportunity Grant
- Up to 50,000$ for economic development
- Deadline for this year has already passed
EDA Public Works Grant
- Average award of 9 Million $
- Must show that project will help the local economy
- Need to find or create comprehensive economic development strategy
