| I think we can all agree that the current recession | | | | do this too. There are manuals available that will walk |
| stinks. It's been so hard on so many people. One | | | | you through the process of building your own turbine, |
| good thing that seems to be coming out of it, | | | | inexpensively and easily. Many times you can build |
| though, is the fact that people are looking for ways | | | | one for less than a few hundred dollars. |
| to save money and cutting electric bills is one thing | | | | You do need to have realistic expectations though. |
| they are trying to do. Using wind power is a great | | | | One small turbine won't generate enough electricity |
| place to start. Harnessing the power of the wind | | | | to completely power most homes. It can provide |
| requires the use of a wind turbine. These are | | | | some savings since you won't have to buy quite as |
| specially designed to capture the wind, convert it to | | | | much electricity but unless you have very small |
| electricity, and store it. | | | | electrical needs, or you build several turbines, you |
| Wind turbines don't have to be the huge fan looking | | | | probably won't be able to completely un hook from |
| things you see in the field. As a matter of fact, they | | | | your utility company. |
| come in a lot of different sizes and shapes. | | | | By all means learn how to harness wind power for |
| More people are making their own wind turbines and | | | | your household electrical needs. It can be fun, |
| placing them on their roof or in their yard as a way | | | | rewarding, save you money, and save the planet. |
| to generate some electricity for their own use and | | | | What a great combination! |
| save some money on their electric bill. You can easily | | | | |