Energy Generating Windmills
Posted by Hendrika Van on Monday, September 13, 2010
Under: Alternative Energy
We all want to save money and we all want the bonus of being environmentally friendly "green", using energy generating windmills can really be what you are looking for. Wind energy is free and renewable and thus one of the very good "green" choices.
While it's true that many people will say that installing your own energy generating windmill is a waste of money, there is a lot of evidence that suggests the opposite.
A homeowner can save, on average, up to 60% off of their utility bill by installing energy generating windmills. To me that is a lot of money and you can be sure that over the years it will save you a packet.
If you're thinking that turbines are ugly, big, monstrosities, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that they can come in different sizes and even different shapes. Some of them are even pretty and look like modern art sculptures!
The cost of a wind turbine can vary greatly depending on the size and whether you buy one or build one. Obviously, as with most things, if you hire someone to do it for you or you buy a pre-built turbine it will cost you more. Most turbines sell for anywhere between $600 all the way up to $10,000.
If you build your own, on the other hand, it will cost a few hundred dollars on average and take just a few days to build.
Either way, if you build your own or buy one, you may be eligible for a tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of the turbine. And with a projected utility savings of up to 60% you'll be able to recoup your investment fairly quickly.
You can go any way you want. What is very sure though is that energy generating windmills have a huge potential as both a money saver and a saver of scarce resources. You and the environment win when you install a energy generating windmill.
While it's true that many people will say that installing your own energy generating windmill is a waste of money, there is a lot of evidence that suggests the opposite.
A homeowner can save, on average, up to 60% off of their utility bill by installing energy generating windmills. To me that is a lot of money and you can be sure that over the years it will save you a packet.
If you're thinking that turbines are ugly, big, monstrosities, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that they can come in different sizes and even different shapes. Some of them are even pretty and look like modern art sculptures!
The cost of a wind turbine can vary greatly depending on the size and whether you buy one or build one. Obviously, as with most things, if you hire someone to do it for you or you buy a pre-built turbine it will cost you more. Most turbines sell for anywhere between $600 all the way up to $10,000.
If you build your own, on the other hand, it will cost a few hundred dollars on average and take just a few days to build.
Either way, if you build your own or buy one, you may be eligible for a tax credit of up to 30% of the cost of the turbine. And with a projected utility savings of up to 60% you'll be able to recoup your investment fairly quickly.
You can go any way you want. What is very sure though is that energy generating windmills have a huge potential as both a money saver and a saver of scarce resources. You and the environment win when you install a energy generating windmill.
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