The goal of this project was to aid the City of Worcester in reaching its commitment to promote renewable energy. First, we analyzed the potential for wind power in Worcester, finding that there is good potential for small wind turbines and limited potential for medium sized turbines. We then recommended a model ordinance allowing the installation of personal wind turbines and described a process for introducing it into the Worcester Zoning Ordinance as an amendment.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Zipkin, Justin M.
• Benoit, Tyler Paul
• Brunetti, Michael C.

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-070605-172810

Palabra Clave

• Sustainability
• Energy policy
• Wind power
• Renewable energy sources

Advisor

• Jiusto, Scott
• Krueger, Robert

Year

• 2005

Center

• Worcester Community Project Center (Massachusetts) - IQP

Date created

• 2005-07-06

Ubicación

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificación

• 2021-02-02