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•,� <br /> Smail Wind Electri <br /> c S stems <br /> y <br /> A U.S. Consumer's Guide <br /> Introduction =_ ' �� �.,r��'; . ,�;, <br /> Can I use wind energy to power my } �q 4;q _�.`�;�'��={��,^;. <br /> home?This question is being asked - �..:,-,�,d��. <br /> , •ta,r a.r., w��- <br /> across the country as more people ` �� �n. <br /> look for affordable and reliable sourc- - � `_ ��.�.r' <br /> es of electriaty. ."' <br /> Small wind electric systems can make <br /> a significant contribution to our � �- ; <br /> �_- <br /> nation's energy needs.Although wind ' �+`� ` ' <br /> turbines lazge enough to provide a '- .• , <br /> sigrrificant portion of the electriaty � <br /> needed by the average U.S.home gen- ' <br /> erally require one acre of property or <br /> more,approximately 21 million U.S. <br /> homes are buiit on one-acre and larger <br /> sites,and 24%of the U.S.population � <br /> lives in rural areas. .._ � --- � <br /> A small wind electric system will f �`� 3 <br /> work for you if: .�..,,;.y „7,_ '� � <br /> :�;:,._..,m��,�, �. <br /> �.�,_,�� <br /> • There is enough wind where you Homeowners,ranchers,and small businesses can use wind- <br /> live generated electricity to reduce Meir utility bills.This grid- <br /> connected system installed for a home in Norman,Okiahoma, <br /> • Tall towers aze allowed in your reduces the homeowner's utility bill by$100 per month. <br /> neighborhood or rural area <br /> • You have enough space <br /> Contents <br /> • You can determine how much Introduction ......................................1 <br /> electricity you need or want to First,How Can I Make My Home More Energy Efficient?....2 <br /> produce <br /> Is Wind Energy Practical for Me?......................3 <br /> • It works for you economically. W�Size Wind 7urbine Do I Need?....................4 <br /> The purpose of this guide is to pra What are the Baslc Parts Qf a Small W.ind EiectriG Sj�iem?..5 <br /> vide you with the basic information VI�1�{.�0�1�; ' ��y • -,•�.ss>.�.:-�^T...v:... 6,��.,, <br /> about small wind electric systems to •" `T``"��� ��� <br /> help you decide if wind energy will ;;� <br /> work for you. ` <br /> Why Should 1 Choose Wind? <br /> Wind energy systems are one <br /> of the most cost-effective home- <br /> based renewable energy systems. <br /> Depending on your wind resource,a <br />