May 13th, 2009 Residential wind turbines are an appealing option
for renewable energy at home. Per rated unit of output they seem
to be cost-effective, somewhat less than solar PV panels. Each
successive new product is more attractive than its predecessors,
with many as suitable for a sculpture garden as for your
rooftop. And, there’s something primal and satisfying about the
thought of a spinning turbine in the yard, perhaps harkening
back to the pinwheels of our youth. We’ve written previously
about some of the most compelling residential-sized options that
combine these benefits. But before you put one at the top of
your green dream list, make sure you read this article by Alex
Wilson of Building Green. Mr. Wilson is one of the true giants
in the green building field, and he’s literally written the book
on how to design and build a functional green home (and a good
book it is - we highly recommend it!). What he has found after
talking to many testers, developers and manufacturers is that
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