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Frequently Asked Questions about the County Home School’s microturbine Can microturbines use renewable fuel sources? Microturbines can also use bio-gas fuels. Currently there are technical and economic limitations that makes it impractical for the County to be using renewable fuel sources. Hennepin County will continue to explore using renewable fuel sources in the future. I want a microturbine for my home, how can I get one? Currently, microturbines are not practical for homeowners, but may be available within a decade. In the meantime, you can educate yourself about energy issues and communicate your support of renewable energy resources to your elected officials. Hennepin County: Commitment to energy conservation and renewable energy Hennepin County is dedicated to protecting the environment and conserving resources for future generations. The County is committed to promoting alternative sources of energy to power our buildings in ways that are affordable, reliable, environmentally friendly and renewable. Hennepin County Property Services, Environmental Services, and other departments collaborate to achieve these ends. In the late 1990’s, Hennepin County was the first public entity in Minnesota to develop a green building rating system, which became the forerunner of Minnesota’s Sustainable Building Guidelines. The County’s commitment to renewable energy includes: • Installing the first public natural gas fuel cell in Minnesota at the Eden Prairie Resource Library. • Using five percent biodiesel fuels in our entire diesel fleet. • A fleet of 75 flexible-fuel vehicles that run on E85, a cleaner-burning fuel blended with 85 percent ethanol. • Five hybrid electric vehicles that average more than 40 miles per gallon. • Installing equipment at the County’s Public Works Facility in Medina to measure and monitor wind speeds — a necessary first step to evaluating the economics of on-site wind generation. A Thank You to Our Partners The Microturbine Demonstration project was made possible through the cooperation of the County Home School and the Hennepin County departments of Property Services and Environmental Services. Hennepin County would like to thank its project partner, Xcel Energy, for financial and technical assistance. About the County Home School The County Home School (CHS) is a state-licensed residential correctional treatment center for juveniles ages 13 to 19, committed by the court for offenses ranging from breaking and entering to fire-setting and sexual assault. The facility is located on a 167-acre site in Minnetonka, Minnesota and is owned and operated by Hennepin County. The CHS is a premier model nationwide for treating serious teen offenders, most of whom have significant behavioral problems, mental illness and chemical dependency issues. Hennepin County www.hennepin.us Key Word Search: microturbine 612-348-3RRR (3777): For information about Reducing, Reusing & Recycling for residents and businesses In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this material is also available in alternative forms. Please call 612-348-3777 (M-F 8-4:30) or 763-478-4030 (TDD/TTY). Hennepin County's energy programs are supported by the Hennepin County Board of CommissionersPDF Image | Microturbine Demonstration Project
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