A family-friendly event with free activities and a chance to peek inside the park’s new micro hydro Power House
The recently completed Power House is home to a micro hydropower turbine that uses the flow of the existing municipal water supply line near the head of Wallowa Lake to generate a continuous source of power. Annually, the new facility is expected to generate around 150,000 kilowatt hours of clean energy each year – enough to offset about 85 percent of the power needed to pump fresh drinking water to 160 nearby homes and businesses.
The public is invited to come get a special insider’s view during a free Power House Open House event, featuring:
· Tours of the micro hydro facility
· Short presentations to learn how micro hydro works
· Fun, hands-on activities for kids and families
· Guests will receive a limited-edition bandana designed for the occasion!
This free event is hosted by Pacific Power, Wallowa Resources Community Solutions Inc., and Wallowa Lake State Park, who together with Energy Trust of Oregon, have helped bring the project to the park.