Small wind generation systems for private homes/farms

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Comment by Bill Tucker on August 26, 2008 at 12:51pm

Check out this link and see what the "Green Chip Review" has to say about The Pickens Plan and global wind energy.

http://www.greenchipstocks.com/newsletter.php?date=2008-08-26

Comment by Scott Baker on August 26, 2008 at 11:42am

I guess I'll just have to be a supporter and observer in this group. As the owner of a NYC apartment, there's not much I can do as far as installing a wind turbine on my terrace! As for the common roof, my building is looking into a green roof to trap water and heat. This is probably more effective for us than wind or solar.

Comment by dan on August 25, 2008 at 8:04pm

Richard,
that is an excellent idea. Here are some pages I have found already in my attempt to get get a grip on this topic.

http://www.awea.org/smallwind/smsyslst.html

http://www.irecusa.org/index.php?id=42

I have also downloaded this document for some site, though I have to admit I do not remember where I got it. Might have been from the first site.

dan

Model_Zoning_Ordinance.doc

Comment by Richard Klugman on August 25, 2008 at 4:11pm

After reading the many comments I would like to suggest something. Consider a Co-Operative approach to national growth by using this venue to share not only information but also work product. An across the board "How To" template for Small Wind in any region of the country. Providing serious support to getting Small Wind off the back burner requires everything from engineering services to running interference with getting Grant money for projects. What if we develop, document and make available at cost all of the information, examples, how-tos for Small Wind that the individual or family owned small business could use to make a profitable go in their area. With a unified approach we could have a vetted template for Small Wind success which could be used by others across the nation to make an impact locally. This is all about small in so many ways.

Comment by dan on August 24, 2008 at 12:27pm

I love the new ad. If you haven't seen it yet do. Mr. Pickens is focused on Natural Gas being a bridge technology. He has heard the cry that I have seen on many sites. NG is a good step there but the electric economy is the future. Tell a friend to watch it if they have reservations about the plan as it stands. We can do this.

dan

Comment by dan on August 23, 2008 at 6:57pm

I too would like to see a discussion of a home user of wind. I am trying to work with my local city to get zoning for small wind. I have documents from several producers and associations connected to small wind but would love to start gathering first hand accounts of people who have small wind.
Such first hand accounts would be a great help in trying to convince the council to change the zoning.

dan

Comment by Cindie L. Bright on August 23, 2008 at 11:55am

I would like to see a discussion from a homeowner who has installed and is using a wind power system on their home; the process they went through in deciding which system, size, performance, etc.

Comment by Solarwind 21K on August 22, 2008 at 4:34pm

I too am interested in establishing a business that will provide solar/wind power on a residential basis. I need to find suppliers that can help get me started, with product that i can retail and install for customers. But I don't have my own product. I need a provider that is established, has 100% success record and a guarantee. Any idea's or direction will certainly be appreciated.

thanks in advance.

Comment by Robin Wilson on August 21, 2008 at 11:30pm

Hi. I install small wind turbines at homes and businesses (but no farms). We only dont do farms becuase we are here in San Francisco and it's all city here.
Check out my website at www.trustinthewind.com

Robin

Comment by Jon M Stresing on August 17, 2008 at 2:36pm

I am an accountant graduating in December. I am quite familiar with business however don't have too much money saved up. If someone will help finance me as an angel investor, I will open up an alternative energy store in my city and sell wind and solar to the 10's of thousands of farmers in the 100 miles around me. There is no source for alternative energy around me. I am putting together a business plan now and any help anyone could give me would be appreciated and will eventually help the country once I implement this. It could be very profitable and also help the USA and planet. Please help.

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