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ii The following report is a feasibility study for on site energy generation at the Pettit National Ice Center (PNIC) located in West Allis, Wisconsin. The PNIC has high utility bills with an average monthly cost of $22,000 to $25,000. In attempt to reduce high electricity costs, an alternative energy generation system is examined and designed. Four methods including solar power, fuel cells, wind power and gas turbines, are considered. A specific selection criterion is used to determine the feasibility of each system. Based on the selection criteria, wind and gas turbine power generation systems are further examined. An economic analysis of the two systems shows that the cost of electricity per kWh produced by a gas turbine is $0.0195 and results in a buyback time of 16.41 years while the cost of electricity per kWh produced by a wind turbine is $0.0379 and results in a buyback time of 33.69 years. Therefore a gas turbine system is the most feasible alternative energy generation to implement into the PNIC’s current system. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Section pag