Invenergy gas plant near Satsop, WA

This looks like a good use of a facility that has been just sitting for years. It was originally a nuclear plant that never was fully commissioned. Finding a use for it is great, and I feel good about gas plants in general versus some of the dirtier forms of carbon energy production. Gas is cleaner by a degree, and also is a better match for renewables. Gas can be more responsively throttled up and down to match the more fickle forms of clear energy (BPA and other power admin authorities are currently pulling their hair out trying to match the need and supply). As we build more wind farms, and look at other forms of carbon free energy, nuclear and gas will be a great combination. Our energy portfolio is definitely moving in the right direction.

Windy Flats Wind Farm

Here are a few of the pictures I took at Windy Flats, a wind farm owned by Cannon Power group, having Siemens wind turbines.

These units are fairly new, a little less than a year old. The crew at Windy Flats was welcoming, and informative. We were able to climb to the first landing. Not very far, but it was exciting. That was my first ladder time. I'm jazzed to get to the top. Hello! Climb test!

The landscape around this wind farm is impressive. Conditions can be harsh. They have cold winters, and hot summers. I was very impressed with both Cannon Power, and Siemens. One of the reasons that I am excited to work in wind, is the positive attitudes of the employers and employees that I have come in contact with.

Graduation!!

The time has come! Graduation August 18th was an exciting turning point. I'm  looking for work, excited to enter the Wind Industry.
NW-REI taught me a lot about myself, and teamwork. I learned from my instructors, and also from my fellow students. I am looking out at the renewable energy sector charged with enthusiasm for making a positive change.






The answer is blowing in the wind.