Evaluating a Potential Small Wind Turbine Site
A small wind energy system can provide a practical and economical source of electricity if the following apply to you:
Your property has a good wind resource
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Your home or business is located on at least one acre of land in a rural area
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Your local zoning codes or covenants allow wind turbines
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You can determine how much electricity you need or want to produce
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It works for you economically, and you're comfortable with long-term investments
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Your average electricity bills are $150 per month or more
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Your property is in a remote location that does not have easy access to utility lines.
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Evaluation Tools
Homer
DOE Building Energy Tools Software Directory
Resources and Tools
DOE Wind Powering America
Wind Energy Project Model
RETScreen International
Wind Energy Finance Calculator
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Wind Estimator
Solar-Estimate.org
In My Backyard Solar and Wind Estimator
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Financing & Incentives
Find Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
Energy Savers
Find State and Local Incentives
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Federal Government Resources
Small Wind - State by State
Wind Powering America
