# Wind turbines to generate power for new UNT football stadium

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/04/wind-turbines-to-generate-power-for-new-unt-football-stadium/
- Published: 2011-04-11T16:59:35-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

The University of North Texas has received a $2 million grant from the State Energy
Conservation Office to install three wind turbines that will feed the electrical
grid that provides power to UNT’s new football stadium and other buildings on the
west side of Interstate 35E.

The stadium, which will open in September, is the first collegiate stadium designed
to incorporate onsite renewable energy. The turbines are expected to be installed
by the end of the year.

It is estimated that the three wind turbines will offset the energy consumption 
of Mean Green Village, the area of campus surrounding the new stadium, by about 
6 percent and eliminate 323 metric tons of carbon dioxide being emitted annually.
The turbines will be visible from I-35E and I-35W providing visual evidence of UNT’s
commitment to sustainability.

A web-based monitoring system will provide details on energy production, carbon 
reduction statistics and empirical data that can be used for both educational and
research purposes at UNT. Designed for low wind conditions, the community-scale 
100kW wind turbines are well suited for the North Texas region, which has a wind
speed average of approximately 12 mph.

Unlike the very large turbines generally found at wind farms, community-scale turbines
are considerably smaller and ideal for municipalities, schools, neighborhoods, and
universities.  The approximate noise level of the turbines is 55 [decibels](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/02/how-loud-are-wind-turbines-asks-ge/)
at 40 meters (131 feet), which is equivalent to that of a normal conversation between
two people.

“The construction of wind turbines at UNT will be an invaluable asset to the university
and surrounding communities,” said Richard Escalante, vice chancellor for administrative
services. “The reduction in carbon emissions from the use of fossil fuels will be
a collective benefit for the entire North Texas region. Sustainable initiatives,
such as the use of renewable energy technologies, ensure that future generations
of the UNT and Denton communities are equipped with the necessary tools to continue
economic expansion while simultaneously protecting the environment and human health.”

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