Use Wind Power To Go Green And Save Green

Wind power has been used for centuries to grind grain and pump water, and now it is becoming a very popular source of renewable, environmentally friendly energy. Many industrialized countries are starting to incorporate wind turbine technologies in their energy generation strategies. The good news is that it has now been adapted so that you can use the wind for your home energy needs too.

We all know that using our 'traditional' fossil fuel energy sources are not good for the environment. They pollute, are costly to refine, and are running low, or at least we have to go to greater depths and harsher climates to gain access to them. The fact is when they are gone, they are gone.

Wind, on the other hand, is everywhere. Much work has been done over the last couple of years to perfect our wind gathering technologies so that we now have better ways of converting wind into electricity as well as better methods of storing the power for later use. In the light of growing shortages of fossil fuels this is the obvious direction we should be heading.

But how can you use the new wind energy technologies to save money on your electric bill? Simple, you can build your own, and fit it in your backyard, or on your rooftop, and reap the savings that wind turbine technology can give you.

The truth is that there are now wind turbines made especially for home use, they are small and can be mounted in the backyard or on a roof. You can buy one for anywhere from $600-$12,000 or you can build your own for around $200 with parts from your local hardware store.

If you live in a windy area you will be able to generate up to 60% of your home electricity needs from one wind turbine. That is a significant savings especially when you figure that you can continue to save that amount indefinitely, as long as your turbine is up and running.

Building, or buying, your own wind turbine for home use is a great way to go green and help the planet as well as provide you with significant savings. Don't wait any longer, start getting organised today to utilise wind power, you'll be really glad you did the next time you get your utility bill in the mail.