Wind Energy possible for the Homeowner
Book on how to build a wind turbine $25.39 US
This is a 64 page book that shows how to build a wind turbine yourself. There is an impressive amount of information and pictures on their site regardless if you are like me and have no intention of buying the book or building anything more complicated than a paper airplane.
With enough determination and ability to learn, however, it seems possible to build your own wind turbine that under the ideal circumstances possibly produce enough power to significantly reduce or even eliminate your electrical bills. You could also even put any surplus energy back into the grid and help even more to reduce greenhouse gases.
Don’t despair if you don’t have the tech savvy or the time and inclination to do it yourself. Bergey Windpower company is one of several companies now making wind power available for homes and small businesses. They have extensive information and solutions on their website about how one could go about setting this up. Some states, like California, even offer significant tax rebates that can help lower the cost by up to a half. A small turbine can cost anywhere from $6,000 to $22,000 installed, depending upon various factors
Here is a link to the faq section of the American Wind Energy Association website that discusses “What do I need to know to purchase a residential wind turbine?” This site has one of the best sources of information that might answer any questions you might have about the feasibility of wind energy for your home as well as broader questions about wind energy. One last link for even more information about wind power is the Windustry.org site which is a terrific resource for all things related to wind energy.
