Going Green

In an effort to be a leader in the use of clean energy, The Great Escape has constructed a 108kw wind turbine on our property. The turbine is sitting atop an 80 foot tower with 62 foot blades to catch the wind, with 30 feet of concrete for it’s base. The turbine produces over 100% of the electric power needed to operate the business. Any excess power the turbine produces goes out to the ComEd grid to supplement the power needs of the surrounding community with clean energy. During the night when the demand from the restaurant is low, it is estimated that the turbine will provide enough clean energy to power 20-30 homes, depending on the wind speed.

This was a very costly project. It would have been financially sensible for us to continue with the status quo, but we believe we all need to do our part in the pursuit of energy independence and a cleaner environment. This will be our contribution. Through our efforts we hope to inspire others to follow with alternative energy efforts of their own. Be it wind, solar, thermal, flex fuel, or any other form of clean energy. The current business and environmental climates demand individuals as well as government take bold actions as we look forward to the future.

• 274.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide saved annually
• 50 vehicles from the road
• 31,155 gallons of gasoline saved
• 639 barrels of oil saved
• 11,436 propane cylinders saved
• Enough electricity for 36 average homes

• Good for environment
• Helps get off foreign oil
• Shows others that it is possible
• Save money in the long run
• Provides a Carbon Neutral energy foot print