We worked with the Estes Park YMCA of the Rockies to conduct a renewable energy feasibility study that considered guest perceptions, staff opinion, and the renewable energy generation potential of the site. Based on the results of surveys, interviews, and on-site measurements, we ruled out wind and micro-hydro generation. We ranked campus buildings by solar efficiency and recommended three plans to implement solar at varying scales. Our study provided insight about the perception and efficiency of these options.

• 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

• Kadoya, Kohmei
• Nieman, Patrick
• Fennell, Brian
• Pfisterer, Ronald
• Matthews, John

Subject

• Sustainability
• Project-Based Learning
• Energy
• Innovation
• Community
• Environment
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-041822-140636
• 62521

Keyword

• Renewable
• Energy
• Solar

Advisor

• Dodson, Leslie Lynn
• Shockey, Ingrid K.

Year

• 2022

Center

• Mandi, India Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• YMCA of the Rockies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2022-04-18

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright