EcoExpress Car Wash

Small Business Looks for Success with Wind Power

What: A Windspire wind turbine is now powering the first Eco Express Car Wash in Oklahoma, an eco-friendly car wash that promises to have a smaller environmental impact than traditional car washes. The Windspire was installed to provide clean energy to the car wash.

In addition to creating their own alternative energy with the Windspire, Eco Express Car Wash uses environmentally friendly chemicals and reclaimed water to wash cars. Solar panels will also be installed at the Oklahoma City car wash, the first of many Eco Express Car Wash locations planned throughout Oklahoma.

Where: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

When: July 2009

Why: Generate alternative energy and interest for a small business

Testimonial: Eco Express Wash co-owners, Garland Bell and Brad Peak, also expect the 30-foot tall vertical design of the Windspire wind turbine to attract people to their new business venture. “We think the unique design of the Windspire spinning out front is going to make people notice our new car wash,” said Bell. “It’s going to generate electricity and business for us.”