This research based design project consisted of an analysis of alternative energy systems (wind and hydro power systems) for their feasibility when applied to George Fox University. Wind and hydro power systems were analyzed for cost, efficiency, installation cost and time, and overall power output. The results of this analysis were that George Fox University would benefit most from a small hydro-power unit installed at the northern most point of George Fox's property line, in the local creek. Even though we recommend this system (it ended up being the best of the two) the overall cost outweighs the energy production. This project challenged the students to learn how to analyze alternative energy process for not only power out put related values but also economic value, local environmental impacts.