Home Wind Turbines

With the green revolution spreading across the world, sources of renewable energy are popular methods of going green while saving money on electricity bills. Home wind turbines are used by home owners to generate electricity using wind as a new technology. Various models and options of wind turbines are available easily costing between the range of $500 and $22,000 for installation. Investing in home wind turbines will reduce your carbon footprint.

Cost effectiveness of home wind turbines is dependent on where you live and wish to install a turbine. Heavily populated areas are not suitable for wind turbines because large buildings and structures can break up the wind patterns resulting in erratic wind energy. If you live in an area with surrounding flat grounds then you can invest in an inexpensive rooftop home wind turbine or a more expensive option.

Home wind turbines lower energy costs while giving you tax breaks and increasing your property value, all the while saving natural resources. Since the wind turbine systems are tied to the power grid you can buy electricity when wind is not strong enough or on days with strong winds you can sell energy to the grid, thereby reducing carbon footprints. They last for many years and are easy to maintain. You also get tax breaks from your state when you install a home wind turbine. In addition, the federal government gives a 30 percent tax credit for the cost of the wind turbine equipment and installation. This lowers the initial investment cost considerably.

Modern wind turbines are manufactured to comply with residential structure codes and noise regulations. A wind turbine alone cannot power a house due to inconsistent wind patterns. Coupled with solar power, home wind turbines can be a part of home’s off-grid power network. Home wind turbines function at zero carbon utilization and are considered an environmentally friendly source of energy.