As part of its renewable energy evaluation contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ADI completed a feasibility study of a potential Wind Power and Geothermal

Energy project to offset electric and heat loads on Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor

ADI completed a feasibility study for various renewable energy options for this site including large-scale wind and geothermal heat pump installations. ADI’s evaluated three different locations for the wind turbine. The electrical energy consumption at Spectacle Island is estimated to be 175,000 kWh/yr based on available data reflecting the current configuration on the island. At this time there are no plans for future development that would significantly alter these loads.

ADI concluded that the feasibility analysis of implementing a wind project was dependent on the proposed location of the site, the proposed wind turbine, the frequency distribution of wind speed as well as physical restrictions anticipated due to FAA regulations regarding obstructions to navigable air space.