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Wind Turbines For The Home
A wind turbine for the home can be a great way to save money on your electric bill while reducing your carbon footprint at the same time. A wind turbine can be mounted atop a tower you erect on your property or even on the roof of your house if your home is free from anything that might obstruct the wind.
A wind speed of around 10 MPH is needed to generate enough electricity to begin to reduce your electric bill. Below this speed there will probably be no output from the wind turbine and you’ll be totally reliant on your electric company. Once your turbine kicks in, however, you’ll be seeing a reduction in the amount of power you’ll need from the grid.
A small wind turbine for the home can dramatically reduce your electric bill. Wind turbines typically offer the most bang for your buck regarding the initial investment and how long it takes to pay it back with the money you save every month on your bill.
The size of wind turbine you’ll need to significantly reduce your electric bill depends on your current usage and the average wind speed in your area. The internet has great resources regarding wind speed maps and you can check your area very easily by using your favorite search engine. Typically, a wind turbine that’s rated from 5 to 15 kilowatts is needed to really reduce your electric bill.
Home wind turbines produce zero pollution and use an infinitely renewable resource to generate electricity. You can do your part to reduce our dependency on foreign oil and fossil fuels and feel good about being a little more independent when it comes to your energy needs.
There are a few things you should know before installing a wind turbine for the home. Generally speaking, unless you want a super small model with a 3 of 4 foot diameter, you will need a fair amount of room. A lot size of one acre or so is appropriate for some of the larger models.
A call to the local zoning board may be a good idea so you can ask if they have any restrictions or rules against installing a tower to erect your wind turbine on. Some people complain that a wind turbine makes noise as it spins. Most units for residential use make no more noise than a washing machine. And reports that they interfere with TV reception have proven to be untrue.
Wind turbine units can be purchased from manufacturers and installed as a do it yourself. project. To save even more money, you can build the entire wind turbine yourself from parts bought over the internet or from your local hardware store.
Excellent manuals and guides exist today to help do it yourself independent homeowners break free from their dependence on foreign oil. If you’re thinking about a wind turbine for the home, investigate all your options and make an informed decision to save energy and save our environment at the same time
