We are very lucky to have special access through one of our members to tour the recently energized
BayWa r.e. Strauss Wind Farm just outside of the City of Lompoc in Santa Barbara County.
The Strauss Wind Farm features 29 turbines standing up to 492 feet tall with 220-foot-long turbine blades. The farm can produce enough electricity to power 36,000 homes. The project also includes a new 7.3-mile-long, 115-kV transmission line connects Strauss Wind to PG&E.
Not only will we get to see the enormous wind turbines in action, but we’ll also learn about the project design, community benefits, and environmental and cultural mitigation measures employed.
We expect the tour will take place between 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. We’ll head into Lompoc for lunch as a group after.
The tour includes some walking on uneven ground to view the turbines up close. Visitors should also be aware that the site is very windy. Attendees should dress accordingly.
Registration
Registration for this special event will be limited to active AWWEE members only until May 27. If we have space available after that date, we will open it to non-members.
Member registration is $25 and includes lunch in Lompoc after the tour.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING TRANSPORTATION
We are considering hiring a shuttle service to transport interested attendees to/from the Los Angeles area. Please indicate on your registration form if you are interested in group transportation.
Once we have a clear idea of how many people will use the transportation service, we will be able to find an appropriate sized shuttle and determine the per person cost.
Although AWWEE will cover some of the cost, there will be an added fee to help us cover the expense.