Why Small Wind

Why is the Small Wind Industry booming?

Why should I be interested?

Benefits

• Reduce utility bills, mitigate future price increases
• Attractive economics in specific regions where some of the following exist:
  • High utility rates, good wind resources, state / local / federal incentives
• Non-polluting energy source creates no climate change gas emissions
• Visible statement of commitment to sustainability
• Homeland security
• Personal control / independence

Future Trends:

• Rising utility rates
• Expanding state incentives
• Federal incentives (income tax credit)
• Growing consensus on climate change
• Approach of global oil demand peak ("peak oil")
• Plug-in electric / hybrid vehicles
  • 150-300 kWh / month / vehicle additional energy consumption