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Residential Home Wind Turbine Cost

Friday, October 10th, 2008

> sam, do you ever think prices will come down on this stuff. i would
 > like to go solar and wind but the prices are steep.

Hello,

Sure, prices will come down. But these home wind/solar systems pay for themselves in 5 to 10 years, depending on wind/solar resources and your systems design. That’s a system that keeps making power for more than 30 years of life. That makes it a very, very sound investment and a good deal too. One of my goals it to lower costs through volume, but quality and value is first. These systems are the best price/performance ever made and easily pay for themselves, right now.

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Anyone doesn’t think so should spend more time doing math and comparing it to any other investment.  Of course it’s…

– Only good for people who use electricity.
– Only good for people who pay for electricity every month.
– Only good for people who own a home, acreage, or business.

That includes many, many prospective customers. Name me one, just one thing, that you could potentially sell those people that could give them 20 years of free electricity AND pay for itself. It’s at worst a 10 year return on investment (ROI), runs another 20 years, that’s 300% on the money invested. That’s if electricity costs never even go up, then it’s even better. AEP Ohio just announced 15% increase for each of next three years. Utility insiders and employees are reporting a coming run-up like we just had with oil.

How Sure An Investment Is This Home Wind Turbine?
It’s a s sure as the wind will blow, the utility company will send you a bill, and you will need electricity for your house.

So, eep an eye on my blog. I am beginning a series of articles to start educating my dealer and customer network. The articles start with first in series is, my favorite subject.  I start with The economics of price/cost and return on investment (ROI).

I think that most people really don’t see clearly how good this is as a personal and family economic investment. I see very clearly as I sit here all day doing these analysis of system ROI. It’s amazing. I wish I was rich. If I were, I would plow every single dime into wind generation < AT CURRENT COSTS >. No doubt.

The first article in the educational series should post tonight, maybe tomorrow at my blog. I’m going to systemtically lay out how to do wind system ROI FIRST. Then how to judge correct systems size/performance for a situation. Then start educating all about the systems, components, issues, technology. Some of that will be on the secured part of my site, for the dealers only. But allot of it will be for anyone, customers and whoever is interested.
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If you are interested in starting a wind project for your residence or acreage, contact us. To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

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Home Wind Turbine Kit

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Building your home wind turbine is pretty simple and allot of fun. The kits from WindEnergy7.com are made to be quick and easy with assembly taking about an hour. You can look at the finished home wind turbine kits here. Of course the turbine is only part of a real home energy system like you see in the video below. That’s why people buy systems from WindEnergy7 LLC, because we ONLY SELL COMPLETE SYSTEMS. We don’t sell parts and pieces, a home wind turbine kit from us is a complete system of matched components, engineered to work as planned. We back you up with technical support, training, and even help you become a Wind/Solar Dealer for your area if you like. See Movie Below, Home Wind Turbine Kit

Since the new law was passed for the 30% IRS tax credit, customers get 30% of their system paid for by the IRS. All our system are qualified for full 30% credit. We have been fielding calls and emails from all over the country.  This past year, we installed home wind/solar kits from Hawaii to New Jersey, Canada, and Europe. A home wind turbine kit is such a good investment.  You can read about the new home wind turbine tax incentives here.

We are starting a network of dealers and distributors right now and many people are getting in on this now, involvement is open to all interested.  I am however not talking dealershp details to anyone who isn’t a customer first.  If you buy a system, you can become a dealer with no further investment.  There’s a very simple agreement and structure, all win/win.  Based on geographic areas you can stake a claim now.

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On a higher level of dealer involvement, WindEnergy7.com is looking to create ONLY A FEW distributor level dealers.  Again, first step is to buy and install a system, now you really in a position to show and help others do same. That’s about all the detail we can offer without being in the dealer group and under the NDA (non disclosure agreement).

Have a look at these windmaps at the link above and see can you pinpoint what number your area is in.  2 is OK and anything over 2 is very good. Let’s double check your wind resources are good. Check Your Wind Map Here

The hybrid rooftop wind turbine system in the video above is is around $16,000 for Grid-Tie system with battery back-up.  Single turbine systems start at around $6000.  That has every component with it (except batteries) which you buy locally, is a matched kit of components.  It’s really a handyman level install, many folks put it in themselves and many have an electrician finish it up for safety.  Pay by credit card secured, takes WindEnergy7.com about 3 weeks to pack and ship, the home wind turbine kits go out UPS Ground with Free Shipping.

Our systems come with the whole Wind Turbine, Blades, Cone, Tail, Roofmount Kit, Pole, Charge Controllers, Solar Panels, Hardware, Inverter etc.  The whole Kit of matched components is a complete home energy system.  Did you see the blog post about the 30% federal tax break law, as soon as word got out on that new tax incentive just passed, This sites traffic went up dramatically in one day and sales are brisk ever since.  

If you are interested in starting a wind project for your residence or acreage, contact us. To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

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Small Wind Turbine Federal Tax Credit is Law

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

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Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit
Our customers ALL QUALIFY FOR 30% of INSTALLED COST of our home energy systems. All WindEnergy7 systems qualify as solar electric, solar water heating, small wind energy, and geothermal heat pump property. This includes all your  labor costs of the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of the property and for piping or wiring to interconnect such property to the home and its systems.

Our Wind/Solar Hybrid Kits are qualified as small wind energy property costs. Qualified small wind energy property costs are costs for property that uses a wind turbine to generate electricity for use in connection with your home located in the United States. The home does not have to be your main home.  All WindEnergy7 systems qualify and we show our customers how to get the credits.. no problem.

Our Wind/Solar Hybrid Kits are qualified as solar electric property costs. Qualified solar electric property costs are costs for property that uses solar energy to generate electricity for use in your home located in the United States. This includes costs relating to a solar panel or other property installed as a roof or a portion of a roof. The home does not have to be your main home.  All WindEnergy7 systems qualify and we show our customers how to get the credits.. no problem.

Our Solar Hot Water Kits are qualified as solar water heating property costs. Qualified solar water heating property costs are costs for property to heat water for use in your home located in the United States if at least half of the energy used by the solar water heating property for such purpose is derived from the sun. This includes costs relating to a solar panel or other property installed as a roof or a portion of a roof. To qualify for the credit, the property must be certified for performance by the nonprofit Solar Rating Certification Corporation or a comparable entity endorsed by the government of the state in which the property is installed. The home does not have to be your main home.  All WindEnergy7 systems qualify and we show our customers how to get the credits.. no problem.

Download IRS Form 5695

Congress passed legislation, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424, that includes a new federal-level investment tax credit to help consumers purchase small wind turbines for home, farm, or business use. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law. Owners of small wind turbines with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity and less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system. The credit will be available for equipment installed from the date the president signs the bill through December 31, 2016. For turbines used for homes, the credit is additionally unlimited to the amount of capacity that you install.  See Wind/Solar Hybrid Kits

To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Wind Turbine Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.  We encourage anyone to become involved as a customer, installer, and or dealer of our products.  We train and support everyone regardless of your experience level.  WindEnergy7 is a major nationwide trainer of customers, dealers, and installers of all skill levels.  Join Us!

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Rooftop Wind Generator Kit, Hybrid Wind/Solar

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Helping homeowners build and install wind/solar hybrid systems is a really fun way to make a living.  We have kits starting at just $2990 and going up to whatever size project a customer needs.
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We even sell larger community sized wind turbines for school districts or local government projects.  Anyway, the best selling is the smaller rooftop mounted turbines that connect with a solar panel to give clean reliable power.

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You see, since the wind is stronger in the winter months, sun is stronger in the summer months, we designed a system that is attractively priced, that gives an even flow of energy year round.  Many interested in home wind power are exploring homegrown junkyard turbines to build yourself.  I think it’s great to check out the home grown turbine kits and plans, but they will look like what they are when finished.  They will not look like these kits that we sell.  For most people, a professionally designed high tech kit is the way to to.  It’s way simpler to assemble and put up and is simply more attractive at the home.  My starter kits put out far more reliably and will perform much better.  Small DIY Wind Turbine Generator Kits

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See Small Wind Turbine Tax Credit

To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

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Small Wind Turbine Federal Tax Credit is Law

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Congress passed legislation, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424, that includes a new federal-level investment tax credit to help consumers purchase small wind turbines for home, farm, or business use. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law. Owners of small wind systems with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity and less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system.. unlimited. The credit will be available for equipment installed from the date the president signs the bill through December 31, 2016. For turbines used for homes, the credit is covering complete installed cost of hardware, wiring, labor, etc.

Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit
You may be able to take a credit of 30% of your costs of qualified solar electric property, solar water heating property, small wind energy property, geothermal heat pump property, and fuel cell property. This includes labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of the property and for piping or wiring to interconnect such property to the home.

Qualified small wind energy property costs. Qualified small wind energy property costs are costs for property that uses a wind turbine to generate electricity for use in connection with your home located in the United States. The home does not have to be your main home.

Qualified solar electric property costs. Qualified solar electric property costs are costs for property that uses solar energy to generate electricity for use in your home located in the United States. This includes costs relating to a solar panel or other property installed as a roof or a portion of a roof. The home does not have to be your main home.

Qualified solar water heating property costs. Qualified solar water heating property costs are costs for property to heat water for use in your home located in the United States if at least half of the energy used by the solar water heating property for such purpose is derived from the sun. This includes costs relating to a solar panel or other property installed as a roof or a portion of a roof. To qualify for the credit, the property must be certified for performance by the nonprofit Solar Rating Certification Corporation or a comparable entity endorsed by the government of the state in which the property is installed. The home does not have to be your main home.

Download IRS Form 5695

Congress passed legislation, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424, that includes a new federal-level investment tax credit to help consumers purchase small wind turbines for home, farm, or business use. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law. Owners of small wind systems with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity and less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system. The credit will be available for equipment installed from the date the president signs the bill through December 31, 2016. For turbines used for homes, the credit is additionally unlimited to the amount of capacity that you install. See Wind/Solar Hybrid Kits

To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

Coincidentally: Wind/Solar Hybrid Systems Shipping Today

Today WindEnergy7.com posted some pictures of the rooftop kits that were developed and built recently. You can check those out at their blog. WindEnergy7.com has 1 size larger than this available in a rooftop kit but the size pictured is most popular kit.

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http://windenergy7.com/turbines

WindEnergy7.com is interested to help you with your wind/solar needs. If you are interested in becoming a local dealer for WindEnergy7 products, we are building that ground floor network now.

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“We thank Congress for recognizing and supporting small wind systems as an important contributor toward energy security and a cleaner environment. This credit will help individuals cut their electric bills while combating global warming in a tangible way,” says Ron Stimmel, Small-Wind Advocate with the American Wind Energy Association.

This legislation marks the first federal incentive for small wind systems since 1985. Industry members say the credit could foster U.S. market growth of 40% or more annually.

Our allies have advocated for a 30% federal investment tax credit for small wind systems 100 kW and smaller to put the industry on equal policy footing with the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. The two technologies share the same market. The broad legislation passed also extends and expands a similar credit for the solar industry that was first passed in 2005. Residential and commercial solar PV installations can receive a 30% credit for residential applications and uncapped for commercial uses.

The U.S. has historically dominated the global small-wind market but has faced pressure in recent years from overseas nations that have implemented strong domestic incentive programs for small-scale renewables. The U.S. small wind industry projects that the enactment of this federal credit, combined with a forthcoming equipment certification program, will help secure the U.S. market as the global leader.

To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

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Residential Windmill

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Small wind generator appliances for homes now available for everyone. These new green energy appliances are available in many sizes. Starter size kits start at just $2990 and go up from there based on your energy needs, budget, and residential requirements. As a matter of fact, the hottest selling kits are the 700w & the 1KW residential windmills. Both of these are small enough to mount on a rooftop or small tower.

Complete Wind Generator Kits:
These are complete generator head kits, hub, nose cone, blades, charge controller, & collar. Comes with everything you need to generate power by wind. These kits are put together for the Do It Yourself homeowner and are easy to put together and understand. Very well designed, high tech systems that you’ll be proud to own. These are definitely the best systems in their class.

If you are looking for a home wind system, contact us at WindEnergy7 for pricing and availability. We ship all over the US and can assist you with sales support in selecting a system and evaluating your site. Wind powered homes are here to stay and investing in a wind generator is financially a smart play. The systems pay for themselves in 7 to 10 years on average installs, often faster than that. I was researching a system for a man in North Carolina that would pay for itself in 4 to 5 years and after that, provide completely free electricity to his home.

Small Wind Turbines
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If you are interested in starting a wind project for your residence or acreage, contact us. To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

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Wind Power Home Turbine

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Homes across the united states are installing wind power home appliances. Like the couple in California in this video below. People are cutting their electrical bills by using clean wind power home appliances. Of course unlike the guy in this video, if you get a more economically designed system from WindEnergy7.com your cost is 1/2 to maybe 1/3 of cost of some of these other systems.

With our systems, the units pay for themselves with or without government subsidies. If you have wind resources over a zone 2, your wind system will make economical sense, paying for itself in 7 to 10 years, depending on your local situation and how large of a system you want to put in. We have done ROI studies in zone 3 to 4 that show a 5 year payback on the investment. A zone 2 is most likely 7 to 10 year payback on the investment. BUT, the system is designed to go 25 to 30 years without a rebuild. Our wind power home appliances start around $2,500 and can go as large and complex as you wish. We make sure that every customer is satisfied and the system is working for their needs.

Our wind turbines all have slip ring design. Many other turbines don’t have slip ring design, the connection cable will get twisted as the wind shifts direction and requiring constant untangling. Tangled wires can be damaged and connections can be lost with potentially disastrous consequences. Our Slip Ring design is the elegant solution to this problem. Like all other problems, you don’t have them with WindEnergy7.com turbines.

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WindEnergy7.com has reliable, Innovative two moving part design with 25-year maintenance-free generator life span. Can be used as either wind turbine only or wind/solar hybrid system. Integrated wind and solar power sources to capture the most energy in all conditions.  Our turbines all have very durable rotor blades. Excellent workmanship, stainless steel parts, with high strength aluminum die cast generator housing. These home wind power appliances are designed for various working conditions.  Our turbines designed for severe climate, sand and salt corrosive environments and marine usage. 

We use strong Neodymium magnet PMA, the unique winding and multi pole design reduces the start-up torque of the alternator that assures the it can generate more electricity at low wind speed than other systems. Our turbine is 400 rpm, starts charging at under 6 mph.  This unit comes with connection to easily plug-in a solar panel with plug-n-play ease.  You can use this residential turbine as a hybrid wind/solar system which will give more consistent power.  Wind is strongest in winter months, Sun/Solar is strongest in summer months.  Using our hybrid wind/solar home systems will give you more consistent power for your residence.

This starter small turbine is incredible, tested to sustain 134 mph survival speed, system operates and generate electricity up to 134 mph. The advanced speed limitation design uses electromagnetic speed limitation supplemented by aerodynamic speed limitation by blade deformation. Combination of Electromagnetic braking and aerodynamic braking maximizes energy capture by extending turbine’s operating speed range into higher speed winds and lower speed winds.

Email us.  We sell well designed, high tech systems, not just parts, plans, ideas. I could write a book on the research and design technology that goes into a little turbine like this one that WindEnergy7 sells. Our turbines are state of the art and the best there is.

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If you are interested in starting a wind project for your residence or acreage, contact us. To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

 

 

 

 

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Power Inverter Terminology

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Power Inverter Terminology

The following is a glossary of terms that may be routinely heard when shopping for equipment or reading operator’s manuals.

The Grid– Also called the utility grid, this refers to the public power distribution system.

Off Grid– Not connected to public power in any way

Sellback or Selling back to the grid– Some inverters have the capability to take energy stored in batteries or from solar panels and put it back into the utility grid. The public utility company will then pay you for using your energy. Check with the power company before attempting this.

DC– Direct Current. Electrical current that does not vary with time.

AC– Alternating Current. Electrical current that varies with time. The rate at which the voltage changes polarity is the frequency in Hertz(Hz).

Load(s)– Any electrical item which draws power. (i.e. lights, radio, washer/dryer, refrigerator, etc.)

Voltage– The pressure of electrical flow. Equivalent to water pressure in a hose.

Current(Amps)– The volume of electricity flowing through a conductor. Equivalent to gallons per unit time of water flowing through a hose.

Watts– Measure of power output or utilization. Watts=Volts x Amps

Resistance– The opposition to flow of direct current (DC)

Impedance– Opposition to flow of alternating current (AC)

Fuse or Disconnect– An electrical pressure relief valve. When current exceeds a preset limit the fuse or disconnect will fail before the wiring or equipment it is protecting. Disconnects are also called circuit breakers. These are usually resettable and can act as a switch to turn off power to equipment for servicing.

NEC code– National Electric Code. The guidelines and acceptable practices for electrical installations. It is a book published every three years.

Deep Cycle Battery– A battery designed to be routinely discharged to 20% of its maximum capacity without damage. These are the type of battery most commonly used with an inverter system.

Output Waveform– Shape of the wave that alternating current makes as its voltage rises and falls with time.

Sinewave– A waveform that looks like rolling waves on water. It rises and falls smoothly with time. The grid puts out a sine waveform. Any plug in AC equipment will operate from a sinewave output. (See graph below)

Modified Sinewave– Also called a quasi waveform or a modified sine wave. This output looks like a one step staircase. Most loads that will run from a sinewave will run from a modified sinewave. However things such as clocks and furnace controllers may have trouble. (See graph below)

Square Wave– The simplest wave form, this is shown below. Some types of equipment behave strangely when run from a square wave.(See graph below)

Islanding– The condition present when the utility power grid fails and the inverter attempts to power the grid. An inverter which is “islanding protected” senses the loss of AC power from the grid and does not back feed into the grid system.

Locked Rotor Amps– The current drawn by an electric motor with the shaft or rotor stopped and locked in position. This can be used to determine if an inverter has enough surge current to start a motor. If the inverter is capable of producing more amperage than the locked rotor amps rating of a motor, it will most likely start the motor easily.

Pass Through Current– The amount of current the inverter can safely pass directly from the AC input to the AC output.

Automatic Transfer Relay– An automatic switch that switches between inverter and charger mode depending on availability of AC input power. If AC is present the unit will be a battery charger, when AC goes away the unit becomes an inverter.

Efficiency– Usually given as a percentage, efficiency is the ratio of the output to the input. The efficiency changes with power output levels of any inverter.

Battery Equalization– Controlled “overcharging” of the battery causing it to bubble and mix. This reduces stratification.

Stratification-With time, the liquid portion of a battery (the electrolyte) will separate into layers. The sulfuric acid will go to the bottom, and the water to the top. If allowed to sit in this condition the battery will be ruined. Equalization will bubble and mix the electrolyte eliminating this problem.

LED– Light Emitting Diode. A light made up of semi-conducting material.

Line Tie– Term used when the inverter is connected to the public power or “grid” system.

Stacking– Two inverters operating together to produce more power and higher output voltage. The units must be stackable, and an interface cable must be utilized. See the manual for details on stacking if it is an option.

PV– Photo Voltaic. Solar powered.

Bulk Charge Stage– This is the first of the three stages in three stage charging. In this stage a constant current is fed to the batteries and as they accept the current the battery voltage will rise.

Absorption Stage– In this second stage of three stage charging, the batteries are held at a constant voltage (the bulk voltage setting) and the battery is charged to its maximum capacity.

Float stage– During the third stage of three stage charging, the voltage and current are reduced to a level that will trickle charge or maintenance charge the battery. This assures the battery remains fully charged even while sitting.

True RMS Digital Volt Meter (DVM)– A voltmeter that incorporates an RMS converter to read true RMS for any waveform shape.

RMS– Root Mean Square, a measure of AC voltage that would provide the equivalent heating value across a resistor as a DC source of the same voltage.


If you are interested in starting a wind project for your residence or acreage, contact us. To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

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Understand Net Metering for Home Wind Turbines and Solar

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

small wind turbine residential windmillWe get so many calls at WindEnergy7 from folks who want to install a wind system. One of the top things that customers say is, “I want to save on utility bills and and maybe make some money” So, at WindEnergy7 we try to make this happen for our customers. There are several factors to consider and calculate to see what your wind project can do, financially. Local Utility and State Net Metering policy is one factor that you have to find out about and understand.

Grid-Tie or On-Grid – A term used for energy systems that are connected to the normal utility system of a home or business. With a grid-tie system your system becomes an extension of your existing utility supply. Thus if it is not running, a windmill on a still day, or a solar panel at night, you still have electricity flowing through your meter from the electrical utility, same as normal, meter running forward. In case of any downtime or maintenance of your systems you will not be without power.

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In reverse, a Grid-Tied or On-Grid system will be generating more electrical power than you use, example a windy night with all lights and household appliances are off, your meter actually running backward as you generate clean electricity to the grid that will be used by neighbors and others on the grid.

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Net Metering – is the electricity policy for consumers who own wind or solar power generation systems. Net metering is the rules of your state and utility company combined. These rules vary by state AND utility provider, some better than others, thus it has much to do with the ROI (return on investment) of your system. The ideal has your existing electricity meter spinning backwards, effectively banking excess electricity production for future credit. The rules dictate if and how long you can keep your banked credits, how much the credits are worth (retail/wholesale), etc.

Net Metering is generally a consumer-based renewable energy incentive. While it is important to have Net Metering available for any consumer that interconnects their renewable generator to the grid, this form of renewable incentive places the burdens of pioneering renewable energy primarily upon fragmented consumers.

Net Metering Law – In the U.S.A., as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, under Sec. 1251, all public electric utilities are now required to make available upon request net metering to their customers.

‘‘(11) NET METERING.—Each electric utility shall make available upon request net metering service to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves. For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘net metering service’ means service to an electric consumer under which electric energy generated by that electric consumer from an eligible on-site generating facility and delivered to the local distribution facilities may be used to offset electric energy provided by the electric utility to the electric consumer during the applicable billing period.

Part of the homework that a customer needs to do is:

(1) Look at their Net Metering for state and their utility company here. dsire.org

(2) Look at their bill for cost per kwH (kilowatt hour), compare to net metering information. Need to know your cost per kwH to calculate savings & ROI (return on investment).

(3) Look at their local wind map, need 11mph or better average to be successful, zone 2 or higher on DOE Wind Maps by State.

(4) Look at your site, do you have room for a turbine, usually an acre or more is best. Recently there have been urban residential installs. So, it’s possible to put one in a suburban or urban neighborhood but takes more negotiating with zoning, code enforcement and others. Most small wind turbines are put into farm-ranch lots of an acre or more.

Now, I have many customers and projects and get customers who call and just want this done easy. Many want more consultation and have questions. No problem at all, we try to provide very complete kits, information, and the service you require.

We can help you prove, plan, and execute your personal wind project or develop your wind energy plans. If you are interested in starting a wind project for your residence or acreage, contact us. To Buy a Wind Turbine or Become a Dealer, Please fill out our Contact Form. The system will automatically send you some additional info.

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Wind turbines Plan to Add 1,350 Colorado jobs

Monday, August 18th, 2008

Wind turbine maker Vestas adding 1,350 Colo. jobs

Friday, the Denmark-based Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems said Friday it will build two more manufacturing plants in Colorado and bring a total of 1,350 more jobs to the state.vestas wind turbine colorado

The factories, both planned 15 miles northeast of Denver in Brighton, would be the company’s third and fourth facilities in the state and would eventually bring its Colorado work force to 2,350.

One of the Brighton plants will manufacture wind turbine blades and have 650 employees. The other will manufacture nacelles, the turbine housings that include the generator, transformer and gearbox. It will have 700 employees.

Vestas already has a blade-making plant in Windsor, 50 miles north of Denver,which currently has 200 workers and is expected to have 650 at full employment.

Vestas announced in May it plans to build a factory somewhere in Colorado that will manufacture the towers that support the nacelles and blades. Vestas has not said where in the state the plant will be but said it will have 400 workers.

“This is a tremendous boon for all of Colorado, not just Brighton,” said Gov. Bill Ritter, who has cultivated alternative energy companies as employers.

“By bringing more than 1,350 additional jobs here, Vestas is cementing its standing as one of Colorado’s pioneering partners in the New Energy Economy,” he said.

Vestas said it chose Brighton because of a large and qualified work force in the area, the town’s access to railroads and highways and its proximity to the Windsor plant, about 35 miles north.vestas wind turbine manufacturer

Vestas said it will also open a purchasing office in Chicago to be closer to suppliers. It did not say how may people would work there.

The Brighton plants and the tower-building plant are all expected to be operating in 2010.

Vestas said the nacelle factory will be its largest, capable of producing 1,400 nacelles a year. The Brighton and Windsor plants will each be capable of producing 1,800 blades per year.

The tower plant is expected to produce 900 towers a year.

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