12 Step Project Plan

1 and 12 Step Plans for a Small Wind Turbine Project

Option 1: 1 Step Plan

Click here to contact Hummer Wind Turbine for help managing this process.

Option 2: 12 Step Plan

1. Assess your electricity consumption and costs.

Total kWh’s used during past year: _________ (a) (your utility company can provide this summary)
Determine the rate per kWh: _________ (b) (listed on your utility bill)
Last 12 months electricity costs: _________ (c=a*b)

2. Estimate or measure your wind resource:

Enter your ZIP code here.
and/or
Go to Wind Maps
Wind Speed Average: _________

3. Select turbine size (model) and tower height:

View products here.
Select the wind turbine that best fits your budget and power needs
Turbine Model: _________

4. Investigate Incentives & Economics:

Learn about incentives here.

OR

For a full list of federal and state incentives go here.

5. Apply for Grants, Rebates, Incentives

Based on what you learned in step 4, begin the application process.

6. Get zoning approval:

Contact your local zoning office to learn about regulations.
Fill out all necessary paperwork, and apply for a zoning variance if necessary.

7. Complete a utility interconnection agreement:

Contact your utility company for a copy of their interconnection document.  (This can usually be done by email, fax or download.)
Fill out the interconnection agreement in its entirety and return to your utility company.

8. Obtain building & electrical permits:

In some cases building and electrical permits are required; work closely with your local permitting agency to accomplish this quickly. In other cases, it is not required, but do not assume that this is the case.

9. Order turbine and tower:

Contact Hummer Wind Turbine sales or visit Estimate My ROI to generate a quote.

10. Install the turbine:

Hummer Wind Turbine will help you arrange for installation through our network of Installation & Service Partners.

11. Commission the turbine:

Once the turbine is properly installed and connected to the meter, the turbine is commissioned and your power future is operational.

12. Perform periodic inspections & maintenance:

You or the local Installation & Service Partner will perform regularly scheduled maintenance and inspections according to the service maintenance agreement.