Wind Power

Go to PowerOfWind.com to tell Congress that you support a national renewable electricity standard.

Congress is considering legislation that would ensure that the U.S. gets a growing percentage of its electricity from renewable sources like wind power. This policy would create the first long-term commitment to renewable energy in America and would enable the growth of a new manufacturing base in the U.S., creating hundreds of thousands of high-quality American jobs. Go to PowerOfWind.com …

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How would you react if your neighbor told you she was going to build wind turbines? Pretty impressed? The truth is that it is not difficult to build wind turbines and many homeowners are taking the challenge to build their own wind turbines as a cost-effective means to utilizing renewable energies. It isn’t exactly snap-your-fingers easy to build wind turbines …

Today’s most significant sources of power is the wind energy It is fueled by the wind, meaning it doesn’t pollute the air unlike power plants which depends on combustion of fossil fuels like natural gas and coal. Wind is formed by the heating of the atmosphere and the earth’s rotation, making it an inexhaustible and least expensive renewable energy source today.

Electric power generated by wind is one of the most efficient renewable power resources available. Many cities worldwide have started to convert to wind power to supplement their energy supply. It is possible to have a green energy supply by taking the time to build a wind generator. Not only are you helping the environment, but also you can save money at the same time.

It is also conceivable to build several wind turbines to power your renewable wind energy system. Most of us have seen the pictures of the wind farms being built to supplement power to whole cities.

The price of oil has submarined lately giving all of us a break from pump shock when filling up our cars. BUT this is not the long term solution to our energy problems folks. It has tanked because the economy is in the dumper. Once it recovers we are in the same damn boat. So we still need to pay …

Do you want to know how to build a windmill for power? Many people do and there are people all over the internet with advice on how to build a windmill for power, but only a few actually tell you how to build a windmill for power. So if you can’t find the instructions on the internet, what can you …

The almost daily rising cost of diesel fuel has spurred the utility company in Kodiak Alaska to order up more wind turbines to provide electricity to its customers. They already have some wind power in their system but it now makes sesne to proactively add more with energy costs skyrocketing for municipal utilities. From AP: Kodiak utility to add 3rd …

[widget:ad_unit-1248729112] Wind power outlook weak in Europe, report says CNET Thu, 29 May 2008 11:23 AM PDT Meeting the growing demand for wind power in Europe will be a struggle, according to a report. Wind-Power Sector Gets A Slight Shift In Political Breeze Nasdaq Thu, 29 May 2008 1:38 PM PDT A new government report released by the U.S. Energy …

Imagine that. The DOE has come out with a report that actually supports wind power and the role it could play in our energy strategy going forward. Instead of belittling it as an energy source as many have in the past the DOE study shows that wind power could help get us up to 20% of our energy supply by …

Several new instructions and guidelines as well as laws or local regulations have been enforced since the early 1980’s. Each state differs in laws and penalties for windmill power. Before you invest time and money in a windmill, find out these important facts. Although wind turbines have gained a lot of acceptance in the United States, locally you might have …

Over the past couple of decades, we’ve seen an increasing demand for alternate forms of energy. This demand has led to the proliferation of wind farms across North America. It really is hard not to be optimistic about the potential benefits wind energy can provide. However, with the increasing cost of manufacturing and the lack of investment in technology we …

By adding a wind turbine to your home, you are providing an alternate source of energy. Creating electricity using windmill power< can help you reduce what you pay for utilities. Consider being able to live where power lines just won't go, or having power during a storm. Having a wind turbine would be a real advantage for situations like these. …

One of the great things about using a windmill for power is that it is a renewable source and one that can be quite effective in taking care of certain aspects of both the home and small or commercial farm. Home windmill use Windmill power can provide an excellent alternative for a number of household applications, the main one being …

Google announced yesterday that they are going to take their large fund of cash and use some of it to support research into alternative energy development in order to help offset energy usage at their company and beyond. They intend to fund solar energy and wind power strategies. “We have gained expertise in designing and building large-scale, energy-intensive facilities by …

Consumers Can Benefit from Energy De-Regulation Many states have recently deregulated their energy markets. What this means is that utilities like electricity and gas are no longer provided by a single company. Consumers are free to choose which company they would like to have provide their utilities. Depending on the individual consumer’s current rates, electricity usage, and agreement with the …

This is a funny video for Epuron, a German energy company that builds wind power. It will make you smile.