Windpower has a long history with mankind. Early windmills were developed for grain processing and water pumping. Wind powered the sails on mankind’s ships and we sailed the world seas. Wind has been there all along and we have learned to harness it in different ways.
In the last few decades much experimentation and work have gone into converting wind into electricity. You’ve probably seen a few wind turbines in your recent travels, especially out west. You couldn’t have missed T. Boone Pickens multi-million dollar ads on windpower a year ago. It has come a long way and has a bit more to go.
Windpower is one of several renewable sources of energy. Major technological developments enabling windpower commercialization have been made. Making windpower very attractive is its pollution-free production, its inexhaustible supply and its increasing affordability.
Commercial, industrial and governmental entities seeking to lower their environmental footprint and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions have turned to Pepco Energy Services in Arlington VA. Symbolically 200 miles northeast of Arlington, Pepco Energy Services currently supplies 100% wind energy resources to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum on Ellis Island so their reach is not bound by the Beltway.
Other notable organizations that have purchased wind energy from Pepco Energy Services include the National Geographic Society, Lerner Enterprises, the Willard and Fairmont hotels, the American Institute of Architects, and numerous government agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Labor, Transportation, Energy, Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters, located in Washington, D.C.
An organization that you would expect to put its money where its mouth is, does: the World Wildlife Fund headquarters in DC is powered by wind energy supplied by Pepco Energy Services.
We here in the metro DC area have a windpower friend standing by ready to advise.
The amount of commitment and dedication an organization or company has to sustainable development and environmental protection is immediately apparent in the decision to opt for renewable energy supply.
The major advantage of a sustainable development strategy is the relationship it helps develop with stakeholders. In an age of global communication, companies and governments are scrutinized by the media for their governance, their responsibilities and their ethics. Doing the right thing - answers the stakeholders own social responsibility needs and they will be proud of their connection to the enterprise. Employee retention and loyalty get a boost as well. Clients and customers will respect the brand even more. The demand for transparency in governance is on the rise and the need for commitment to environmental protection will only grow.
This is an uncomplicated step that sends the right signal and has a historic legacy and important future.
Windpower will not be the total answer going forward, but it will play a vital role along with other renewable energy sources. For more information on windpower go to the American Wind Energy Association.
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