FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
- How tall does a wind tower have to be?
- Can I put a wind turbine on my rooftop and therefore avoid the cost of a tower?
- Can my wind turbine affect neighbors surrounding me?
- How does a wind turbine generate electricity?
- How much electricity can a small wind turbine generate?
- Does average wind speed for an area really give enough information for putting up a turbine?
- Explain the Wiebull K factor means for wind electricity production
- Is the rated capacity of the wind turbine a good indication of its true output potential?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of horizontal axis vs vertical axis wind turbines?
- How long do wind turbines last?
- How does the cost of a small wind turbine compare to other renewable technologies?
- How do I choose a specific wind turbine?
- How much does wind energy cost for a typical homeowner?
- What is a reasonable estimated "payback" period for a wind turbine?
- How can I lower the overall cost of wind energy?
- What incentives and rebates are available to reduce wind energy costs?
- What is the carbon footprint of wind energy? Do they reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)?
- Can I claim both a Renewable Energy Credit and carbon credits?
- Where can I find a reputable wind turbine manufacturer and/or installer?