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Small-scale wind energy workshop for homes, farms and small businesses - October 15, 2007
A small-scale wind energy for your home, farm or small business workshop will be offered by the Center for Ecological Technology (CET) on Thursday, October 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. (registration at 6:30 p.m.) at Jiminy Peak Resort. Chris Vreeland, a registered professional engineer, will be the featured speaker. Pre-registration is required and a donation of $10 is suggested.
Increasing energy costs and concern about the effects of fossils fuels on our health and environment are leading many businesses and homeowners to conserve and seek local, clean sources of energy. Grants and tax incentives are available to help offset the cost of investing in wind energy and other renewable technologies.
This workshop is designed to help participants determine if a small-scale wind turbine would be a good fit for their situation. Attendees will learn the basics of how wind turbines work, the components of a wind energy system, how to determine what size system is needed, whether they have a good site and how to gain additional benefits through energy efficient improvements.
Vreeland will provide an overview of state and federal financial incentives and will summarize a rebate program offered by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to help homeowners and small businesses pay for renewable energy systems.
Pre-register through CET by calling Cynthia Grippaldi at 413-445-4556 ext. 25, or send email to cynthiag@cetonline.org.
CET is a non-profit energy and resource conservation organization that has served western Massachusetts since 1976. CET receives funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. CET is an equal opportunity service provider. This workshop is made possible through grant funding from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative and Energy Federation Incorporated. |
I have been searching wind companies for small turbines. Europe is really very far ahead of us. There is a company in Finland that is building some very attractive ones. I hope the price will be under $2,000 to install it on your roof.
Check it out at: http://www.windside.com/ | | from: Missy | on: 10-28-2007 |
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