| If you like to undertake small DIY projects then | | | | credits and rebates are also available, which can |
| building a household wind turbine could be one of | | | | bring the costs down even further. |
| the most cost effective plans you will ever put | | | | The rotor itself can be anything from four to |
| into action. | | | | eight feet in size and is not a complicated system |
| A household wind turbine can either be used in | | | | to build, in fact the average handyman or woman |
| conjunction with solar power or as a standalone | | | | will have the skills and tools necessary. This is a |
| system for generating electricity and thereby | | | | fun project as well and one where you will really |
| bringing your power bills down quite substantially. | | | | see the cost savings almost immediately, unlike |
| In fact wind power can slash your electricity bill | | | | many other DIY tasks that you may undertake. |
| by up to 80%. | | | | Household wind turbines will save you cash both in |
| In addition a DIY wind system is very cost | | | | the short term and more importantly on the |
| effective to install. A similar professionally installed | | | | monthly power bills you will receive going forward. |
| system would cost anything up to $7,500, | | | | In addition you will be doing your part to help the |
| however undertaking the project yourself will | | | | environment and generating your own form of |
| bring the cost down to something closer to $200, | | | | sustainable energy, which will prove very valuable |
| maybe as low as $140 if you are good at | | | | in the years to come if we experience power |
| recycling materials. | | | | shortages. |
| If you are based in the USA or Canada wind tax | | | | |