Gundersen Health wind turbine energy project in Cashton

Wind Energy

Wind energy is clean energy that promotes a healthy, sustainable environment. Our wind turbines capture the wind's kinetic energy and convert it into usable power. This process not only helps to lower greenhouse gas emissions but also contributes to energy independence.

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Generating electricity from the wind

Creating renewable energy with clean resources shows what innovative thinking can accomplish. Our local wind farms harness the power of energy by using wind turbines on rural land. Electricity from wind replaces fossil-fuel energy sources, which studies have linked to serious diseases. That’s why producing clean energy is vital to our mission of improving the health of the world around us.

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First community wind farm in Wisconsin

Our health system partners with Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers, to produce wind energy at Cashton Greens Wind Farm. Located near Cashton, Wis., this two-turbine wind farm creates electricity that is fed into our power grid for consumption. The energy is used to power homes and businesses in the area. It was the first community wind farm in the state.

The power of wind revealed

July 2023 - June 2024

10M

kilowatt-hours (kWh) produced
943

homes a year powered
7,230

metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) produced

Capturing the wind’s energy in Lewiston

Our Lewiston wind farm leads the healthcare industry in environmental stewardship. This farm was our first renewable energy project in the state of Minnesota. It has two wind turbines just north of Lewiston. The project allows us to create clean energy in our own community, making a positive impact on the local economy. It produces enough electricity to power more than double the number of homes in the city.

News

Sustainability

Employee garden offers place to unwind, dig in the dirt

September 17, 2024

A terrace garden at Gundersen La Crosse Hospital has turned into a place of solace where employees can take a few minutes away from work.

Sustainability

Gundersen Elroy Clinic reaches net zero status on energy use

September 17, 2024

Earlier this summer, the new Gundersen Elroy Clinic achieved a milestone it was built for: producing as much energy as it uses, thus becoming a net zero facility.

Aerial view of Gundersen Onalaska Campus displaying rooftop solar panels.

Sustainability

Local partners launch 100% resilient and renewable energy healthcare campus project

September 10, 2024

Bellin and Gundersen Health System and Xcel Energy are creating an all-renewable energy microgrid on the Gundersen Onalaska Campus.

Sustainability

Gundersen St. Joseph’s welcomes community to new Elroy Clinic

January 22, 2024

Gundersen Elroy Clinic opened the doors to patients at its brand-new location on Jan. 15, a little less than a year after ground was broken.