Wind
Facts: Ferndale Wind Farm
Two new turbines were erected near the existing one in autumn 2006. These
three turbines supply electricity to Bullfrog Power (www.bullfrogpower.ca).
Bullfrog sells power to Ontario consumers who want 100% of their power to
come from renewable sources instead of from Ontario’s fossil fuel and nuclear
stations.
The Ferndale turbines are unique because they depend on consumers to buy their
power, rather than government contracts.The Ferndale Wind Farm supplies enough
power for 1500 homes. Ontario could obtain 25% of its power from wind instead
of coal or nuclear if it installed the same number of turbines as Germany.
The turbines are in an ideal location — situated on the narrowest part of
the Peninsula so that they catch the wind that accelerates as it crosses Georgian
Bay or Lake Huron.
Summer tours:July and August
Call the Ferndale Tourist Information Centre at 519-793-3178 or info@centralbrucepeninsula.ca
for details.