Norfolk Southern Corporation chose the EW50 wind turbine to power its Bellevue Yard wastewater treatment plant. The wind turbine is estimated to generate more than 100,000kWh annually, offsetting nearly 100% of the facility's annual energy usage.
Norfolk Southern Corporation, Bellevue, OH
Organizations with goals of reducing and stabilizing operating costs will benefit from the installation of an EW50 wind turbine. In moderate to strong wind resource areas, a compelling financial opportunity exists for companies to lower energy spending by installing an on-site wind energy system. Key benefits include:
- Reduced energy spending
- Stabilized long-term energy costs
- Diversified energy portfolio
- Improved competitive position
- Attractive tax benefits
Additional benefits of on-site wind include:
- High public visibility
- Reduced carbon footprint
- Improved employee morale
- Progressive corporate image
- Promotion of corporate social values
The EW50 provides businesses with clean on-site wind energy while controlling operational costs over the long term. The EW50 is a cost effective and reliable tool to reduce energy spending and insulate against future increases in the cost of purchased energy.