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Wind energy is renewable and one of the fastest-growing sources of electrical generation in the world.
Byron Basics
- There are two wind turbines at the Bryon site.
- The Town of Byron was selected after extensive research determined that it was one of the best wind-generation sites in Wisconsin.
- The site has wind speeds averaging 14 miles per hour.
- The Byron turbines produce more than 3 million kilowatt-hours annually—enough to power 360 homes.
- The total cost of the project was $1.6 million when built in 1999.
This investment in renewable energy resources was made possible by the We Energies customers who participate in the nationally recognized
Energy for Tomorrow® renewable energy program. We Energies is grateful to the landowners, Cindy and Doug Decker, and the Town of Byron for their support of this project.
