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Comment by Home Wind Turbine on October 21, 2008 at 6:57pm

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Comment by J Jay Pirko on September 16, 2008 at 6:15pm

Does anyone have any information on zoning or other local regulations that either permit or otherwise affect wind turbines, PV, and other energy sources?

Comment by Doug on September 11, 2008 at 11:23am

Here is a tool you can use to begin your own evaluation of wind energy in your area-

http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/where_is_wind_ohio.asp

Comment by Doug on September 11, 2008 at 11:18am

I am so glad to join a group of individuals that want to create a better Ohio and America! I believe us Ohioans are caught up in too much consumer-ism and it transfers our wealth offshore.

I purchased 5 acres and built a home on them and left 3 acres natural to help restore local beneficial instect life and give my children a chance to see a butterfly or two.

I am growing my own vegetables and intend on adding fruit trees to my more landscaped and tended yard. I need AG development advice and can help anyone with the engineering side of solar water or photovoltaics.

Together we can rid rural Ohio of empty water bottles and abandoned rusting cars and replace them with gardens and well built homes!!

Comment by J Jay Pirko on September 7, 2008 at 7:26pm

Sugarbeets produce more usable sugar per acre than corn, and already grow well as far north as Saginaw, Michigan. As a root crop, they can survive hailstorms better than any grass crop (like corn.) Corn is too valuable and expensive to produce for motor vehicle fuel.

"For a Farmer, every day is Earth Day." (Painted on a barn in Columbiana County, Ohio.)

Comment by Lee Ann Hoffman on August 9, 2008 at 7:02pm

We live in Morrow County and are VERY interested in wind power!!!! We started doing research last winter and were dismayed to discover that the grants and other types of help that had been available had ended. Argh!!! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

Comment by Home Wind Turbine on July 14, 2008 at 4:46am

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Understanding Net Metering for Small Wind Turbines & Solar

We get so many calls from folks who want to install a small 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.

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.

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 Read More About Net Metering
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Comment by Home Wind Turbine on July 11, 2008 at 8:44am

Got an acre? If you have 1 acre of land or more, you are considered a farmer-rancher here. That's because you have enough land to lay down and stand up a small wind turbine. So, that's what this group is about, energy independance for landowners.

Got many acres? Well join up, you can actually erect several windmills and have a wind farm. You don't have to wait for a giant power company or billionaire, I'll help you do it. Start small or go big, as a group we can learn about harnessing windpower for financial and economic benefits. Many have already signed away rights for very little money, not so fast. Let's be sure YOU get the most benefit from wind power possible.

Sound Like You? JOIN UP, Let's Roll. Ohio Farm-Ranch Group

If You aren't in Ohio or Texas, join the Farm-Ranch Group

If you have no land.. Join Us at The Ohio Pickens Power Group

Comment by Home Wind Turbine on July 10, 2008 at 12:07pm

Just to clarify for people joining. If you have an acre or more, we consider you a farmer-rancher because you have enough wind rights to put up your own turbine.

We also welcome those who want to use wind power to benefit their school districts and local city/county government. many communities are using wind energy to improve their financial condition, directly.

Comment by Sword on July 10, 2008 at 11:13am

As a farmer/engineer in Ohio, we need to build a grassroots movement in our state. With all the challenges, now it the time roll up our sleeves and start working together.

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