• The Wind Feasibility Committee estimated the College's carbon dioxide and other pollutant emissions would be reduced by 14,000 tons per year
• Future carbon emission regulations may levy taxes on traditional power producers who would in turn pass this cost to users. The College can greatly reduce those costs by producing a portion of its energy from a non-polluting source.

• Producing our own energy means the College is not relying on volatile commodity fuel prices that are subject to changes in the market. Energy produced via wind turbines remains at a stable, long-term price that is virtually unaffected by the fuel market.

• Wind turbines are a tangible example of Grinnell's commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
• Few schools in the nation have similar renewable energy production capabilities.

Grinnell College is also a liberal arts institution with a commitment to proactive environmentalism, as outlined in our statement of environmental responsibility:

Grinnell College Statement of Environmental Responsibility
"Grinnell College believes that as a liberal arts institution with a strong social commitment, we have a duty to the environment, society, and future generationsto be leaders in environmental stewardship, education, and policy. Grinnell College is therefore committed to incorporating environmental responsibility into policies, decisions, and daily life on campus."