We Energies Energy Exploration
At the largest cogeneration facility in the nation, see first hand how a power plant operates. Tour makes stops at the turbine generator and control room to show how electricity is made. Course for enrichment. Power plant tour with plant engineer.
Tours will not be available April 15 - July 1, 2008.
Location: Valley Power Plant, Mlwaukee, Wis.
Tour Length: 1 1/2 hours
Cost: Free
Student Limit: 20
Tours Scheduled: Monday-Friday,
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Note: Due to security, all tours must be arranged prior to any power plant visit. Tours are scheduled subject to personnel availability and plant activites.
Public Wind Turbine Tours
Observe how wind turbines generate electricity at the largest wind farm in Wisconsin. Set on 10,600 acres, the wind project - once complete - is capable of producing a total of 145 megawatts of electricity from 88 wind turbines. This power is enough to provide energy for approximately 36,000 homes.
NOTE: The We Energies wind farm is on schedule for completion this summer. After the site is operational, we will announce tour details.
Location: Fond du Lac County, Wis.
Tour Length: TBD
Time: TBD
Date: TBD
Cost: Free
• Wind Farm Information
Wisconsin Solar Tour
Visit homes, businesses and other facilities that have successfully incorporated renewable energy technologies in Wisconsin. See how wind and solar (PV) electric systems, solar thermal and solar water heating systems, green building construction and passive solar design, energy efficient heating technologies, energy efficient appliances and environmentally friendly landscaping are working to make renewable energy electricity.
Location: TBD
Tour Lenght: TBD
Time: TBD
Date: Oct. 2008
Cost: TBD
• 2007 Tour Information
