SCJohnson - Wind Energy

Renewable Energy In December 2012, SC Johnson commissioned two 415-foot wind turbines at Waxdale, in Mt. Pleasant, Wis., Results at Waxdale and one year later, the results are impressive. Waxdale is 6,000 metric tons currently the site of the largest company-owned wind turbine manufacturing of greenhouse gas project in the Midwest emissions cut in year one 8 million kilowatts On average Waxdale produces 100% of electricity produced since December 2012 - enough energy to power 700 homes annually of its electrical |x700 energy on-site Turbine Facts & Stats Format: Gearless, which reduces wear and increases energy yield Rated Power: 1,500 kW Tower/Hub Height: 280 feet Blade Length: 135 feet Total Helght: 415 feet Speed Range: 9-17.3 rotations per minute Foundation: The turbine towers are embedded in foundations that extend more than 10 feet deep. Each foundation is made up of mare than 800 tons of concrete and 36 tons of steel rod for stability and support even in severe weather. Taking "Green" Global Over the past decade, the company has undertaken 10 renewable energy initiatives around the globe, including wind power, solar, and cogeneration. These initiatives have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 110,500 metric tons per year, which is equivalent to: The emissions from 23,021 x192 passenger vehicles The emissions from the total energy use of x55 5,519 homes for one year The emissions from 15,204 x76 homes' electricity use for one year The emissions from 4,604,167 x57,552 propane tanks used for home barbeque grills Source Data acquired from the EPA. http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculatocht ml SC Johnsan is a family company that sells products in virtually every country around the world. Its wel-known brands include Glade, Duck, Kiwia, Mr Muscle, OFFID, Pledge, Windex and Ziploce. The company takes a halistic, 360-degree approach to environmental responsibility, working to make green choices throughout its operations. Find out more: www.scjohnson.com & www.scjohnson.com/report Twitter: @SCJGreen Choices Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/SCJGreenChoices Johnson A FAMILY CO MPANY