Energy Windmills - Can They Really Save Me Money On My Utility Bill?

Saving money is an ongoing challenge, as is saving the planet from damage caused by man. I am always on the lookout for things that I can do that will achieve both. One recent idea I've been looking at is the possibility of using wind mills to generate electricity, which will be good for me financially and good for the environment.

Windmills have been around for a long time and used to do a wide range of things. The newest adaption is to use the wind to drive a wind turbine which converts the energy of the wind into usable power. It can be used as it is produced, stored in batteries or fed back into the commercial power grid, each adaption saving money!

The first wind turbines were huge monsters requiring acres each, but today they come in a range of different sizes and shapes adapted to domestic use. They can be easily mounted on rooftops or free standing in your back yard, it all depends on the prevailing winds and how best to harness it.

There are some drawbacks to keep in mind about this type of energy:

1. One small turbine can't generate all the electricity your home will need. However, it can help you save a considerable percentage of your utility bills, even if it will not get you off the grid.

2. Most places do not have sufficient wind every day of the year so you will still need power on those days from the grid.

3. To buy your own unit off the shelf and get it professionally installed will cost quite a bit of money, making it outside the capacity of most people. However, it is now possible to build your own unit even if you aren't an engineer or carpenter. This will cost two to three hundred dollars, plus a few weekends to put it together.

So, wind turbines are the answer to saving the environment AND saving some of your hard earned cash. What is stopping you?

By minimising your setup costs you can save significant amounts of money this year and for many years to come, and those savings will add up to be thousands of dollars over the next 5 -10 years.

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.

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Saving Your Money and The Planet At The Same Time

With so many of us feeling a financial pinch, implementing energy savings techniques around our homes just makes sense.

Let's face it, few of us are in a position to increase our incomes, or if we can usually not by very much, therefore we need to find a way to save money. The good news is that you can start today and you can start at home.

There are dozens of simple, cheap, and even free, things you can do right now that can make your home more energy efficient and reduce your carbon footprint.

A few of the things that you can do to save energy around your home are: replace old style light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs, cook foods at the lowest temperature possible, turn off all lights and appliances when you leave a room, keep your computer on energy saving mode when not in use, consider getting rid of your drink fridge in the garage, and get a fan instead of using an air conditioning unit.

Many governments are also getting into the act by giving financial assistance for adding insulation to your ceiling or installing a solar water heater, which will reduce your water heating energy consumption by about 70%.

This very simple list isn't going to save you thousands of dollars a year, but each one of these things is easy to do and will save you money so what have you got to lose?

If you want to make a bigger dent on your utility bill there are other things that may cost some money and/or take some effort but they can pay off big by reducing your electric bill even more significantly.

One of the most powerful ways to save your money and even possibly increase your income is installing a home wind turbine for your home. You can get these kits for under $300.00. You can even store the excess electricity you create with your wind power generator and sell it back to your electric company.

It may take a while to recoup your investment, and to learn new habits but together they will pay off, and keep your utility bill lower for years to come.

The bottom line is that you can save money by using one of more of these energy savings strategies right now. Some are cheaper and easier than others, but they will all work to cut back on your expenses.