Innovations & Environment1999 Two Additional Wind Turbines Come On-Line In June 1999, two wind turbines constructed in northwest Iowa, began producing power for the residents of Waverly.
These two Zond Z-750 variable-speed turbines, dubbed ‘Skeets 2 & 3', are fully adjustable and have three blade rotors measuring 157.4 feet from tip to tip. The turbines will generate 4,678,708 kWh annually, offsetting 4,520.3 tons of carbon dioxide by displacing fossil fuel generated electricity. These turbines provide enough electricity for over 500 residential customers each year. Waverly Light and Power is Here for the Community
From annual cash transfers of $519,764 to the City of Waverly, to earning the ninth consecutive ‘We Care’ Award from United Way , WL&P is here for Waverly. WL&P provided a helping hand during RAGBRAI TM, sponsored WSR High School’s electric vehicle, and renewed its commitment to economic development. These are only a few ways WL&P provides an extra measure of caring for the community. Distribution Upgrades Prove Successful
During 1999, the ten-year upgrade to the distribution system was completed. This included installing a more reliable 12.5kv system, installation of low-loss transformers and additional lines built for redundancy.
These efforts paid off when the community went 117 consecutive days late in 1999 without an electrical incident. The system proved superior during the devastating flood of 1999. Not a single unplanned outage was experienced as the river level reached a record 21 feet 3 inches. Meeting Waverly's Growth and Demand
After the City of Denver contracted for generating capacity from WL&P, the Board of Trustees voted to install additional diesel engines.
The engines are capable of producing 12,000 kW and will have the ability to be remotely started and operated from WL&P’s Service Center. Waverly Light and Power places an extreme importance on reliability. It is capable of carrying Waverly’s electric load both internally or externally. Year 2000 and Beyond Long before December 31, 1999, WL&P was ready for the Year 2000 date change.
To assure the community uninterrupted power, employees were on hand New Year’s Eve to address any unexpected issues. The transition into the new century proved smooth and was the culmination of work that began in 1996. Waverly Light and Power Receives Patent for BioTrans TM Waverly Light and Power and the University of Northern Iowa's Ag Based Industrial Research Program received a patent in September 1999. The patent was for 'BioTrans TM', an environmentally friendly, biodegradable soybean oil for use in electric transformers and transmission lines. In recognition of this innovation, the American Public Power Association awarded Waverly Light and Power the APPA Energy Innovator Award. Waverly Light and Power was one of only three utilities across the nation to receive this prestigious award. Commercialization efforts are now in progress with the aid of a $35,000 APPA DEED grant. BioTrans TM is a step towards a cleaner, healthier environment. Waverly Light and Power continually searches for ways to better the environment for their customers and the planet...this is only the beginning.
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