Install a wind turbine
Why This is Green
Close to 85 percent of the energy in the United States is produced from dirty energy sources that create CO2 as a byproduct. When you install clean energy technologies that produce very little or no CO2, you help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that enter the atmosphere when you use electricity. Installing wind power—what could be cleaner?—will not only reduce your demand on natural resources, it will save you money. The technology has made strides of late and is now suitable for residential needs.
Wind turbines have lifespans exceeding 20 years and payback periods as low as 5 years. Federal tax incentives valid through the end of 2016 also give consumers back 30 percent of the purchase price and installation costs of some turbines.
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How To
Check your local zoning laws to make sure installing a wind turbine on your property is allowed. Then check with your neighbors and community to see if there is local support for the project. If enough people are interested, you may be able to pool resources and purchase a community wind system that can supply multiple households.
Test the wind speeds in your area. The Wind Energy Resource Atlas is one way to find out if the winds where you live are strong enough to merit a wind turbine.
Work with an experienced contractor to ensure that you choose an appropriate location and size for your wind speeds and household or community needs.
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