2004-04-20
wind generation / local heroes | I know it's an old saw to speak of harnessing the energy from the mouths of politicians, but I can't resist | Yet it is real wind generation I wish to speak of right now | And it's a technological route to be followed which doesn't cost gazillions of taxpayer dollars (lord knows, the for-profits don't wish to invest any of their own money to make money - just look at ENRON) |
So it was with interest that I read of Jeff Nichols' efforts to power up his house and business | With an up-front cost of $31,000 [USD] it's still cheaper than a Lexus SUV (hell, you could buy two wind generators by comparison) |
Hats off to Mr. Nichols for forward thinking |
Incidentally, I realize that wind generation might not work for everyone, everywhere | Nichols' location and situation make it well suited for the task | But for those it does work, go for it! | and read that article from the Manitowoc Herald Times | It has a lot of detail in it that spells out clearly the affordability aspects of the project | Check out Baywinds website which provides even more detail on wind generation | And, after arming yourself with information go to your local state's representative to help them put together legislation that makes it easier for individuals to do this kind of thing | ¶ 08:59
