Assistance with White Mountain Energy Project (WMEP). The basic system is in operation and works well, but upgrades are needed to improve efficiency and capture every BTU from the backup generator. This will minize use of fossil fuels (propane).

• WMEP Capstone 30 KW micro-turbine generator...$45,000 each...we have one but need a second, backup unit
• WMEP Cain Heat recovery unit for Co-generated building heat...$30,000
• WMEP Hot Water Thermal Energy Storage (TES) tank and plumbing...$30,000
• WMEP solar hydronic panels...$1000 each...we need about 10 but each panel makes a difference....specifications will be provided
• WMEP solar photovoltaic panels...$700 each...the more the better...specifications will be provided upon request
• WMEP demonstration "Turby" vertical axis wind turbine for installation near astronomy dome...$7000
• WMEP National Instruments CompactRIO monitoring and control system...$5000
• WMEP lighting upgrade project to retrofit lighting in the Pace lab to modern high efficiency standards...$2000

Transportation and equipment needs

• Tucker "2000 trail groomer" rubber-tread snowcat with 12-way blade (see "trail-groomer" snowcat trial run web page)...$180,000 new, needed for safe, efficient access in deep snow
• Wheel tractor with front loader and 3 point hitch...in good condition or better.
• Medium-size bulldozer (D4 or larger) with multi-way blade...in good condition or better
• Portable gasoline generator...excellent condition or better.
• New or lightly used 4wd trucks and sturdy SUV's for steep dirt road access.

Personal gear needed

• "Extreme" winter clothing for staff and visitors to Barcroft
• Snowshoes for staff and visitors to Barcroft
• GPS and winter safety equipment for visitor use in winter