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 Some Specifics about the Poroject
A Brief History of the Project
Important Dates
some specifics of the trinity wind project
- Three Skystream 3.7 turbines, each producing approximately 500 kWH monthly, or about 15% of the church's current energy needs.
- Three towers--60 ft, 45 ft, and 45 ft--expressing our trinitarian faith. Wind has long been regarded as a sign of the presence of God's Spirit upon the earth.
- Total cost of the project--$42,000.
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A Brief history of the trinity wind project 
We began pondering the merits of a wind turbine project at St. Thomas in 2005. Noting the constant wind at our location, and excited about the high visibility that such a project would enjoy adjacent to the interstate corridor, we began a feasibility study the next year. With the guidance of Stephan Pollard, PhD., and Terry Tremwell, PhD, and with new data from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, it was determined that our site was suitable for a wind turbine.
Two grants (including an evangelism grant from the Diocese of Arkansas) and support from individuals have underwritten the project which boasts a three-turbine wind farm.
Future elements of our environmental sustainability enterprise at St. Thomas include a wildflower meadow, a community garden, and hosting a variety of community events aimed at fostering awareness and support for "green" projects that families and small businesses can undertake to have positive ecological impact.
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Important Dates
February 15, 2008--Foundations for turbines poured. Photos here.
April 7, 2008--Turbines raised on towers
April 13, 2008--Dedication of Trinity Wind Project. Bishop Benfield will be present to lead the congregation in this milestone event.
April 15, 2008--Community Dedication of Trinity Wind Project. Click here for more details.
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