Questions and Answers about Wind Power
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Wind Energy?
http://www1.eeere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_ad.html (also printable version)
How can I find out what my area's Average Wind Speed? A general map can be found here (DSIRE). Individual state maps are accessible here (Wind Powering America Web Site).
Where can I find the Rules, Regulations & Policies for renewable energy in my area? Link to DSIRE (also Print-friendly version)
How do I find out what State, Local, utility, and Federal incentives promote renewable energy for my State? http://www.dsireusa.org/index.cfm?&CurrentPageID=7&EE=0&RE=1
Newest incentives by State: http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentivenew.cfm?&CurrentPageID=3&EE=0&RE=1
Most recently updated incentives: http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentiveupdated.cfm?&CurrentPageID=3&EE=0&RE=1
Many places refer to Meter/Second (M/S). How do I convert that to MPH? The formula is 1 MPH = 2.237 M/S
What is "net metering"? We refer to net metering as "on grid" wind power generation. In short, it allows you to connect your wind turbine to your electrical meter. Any excess power that you produce, in effect, runs your electrical meter BACKWARDS. For a more in-depth look at net metering, see http://www.awea.org/faq/netbdef.html
Does wind power makes sense for me if my state does NOT currently allow net metering?
Where can I find if Net Metering is available for my state? Here are links to both maps and links (by State). (Note that the maps are dated and may not reflect up-to-the-minute changes in State laws.
Where can I find other relevant information for the use of wind power my State?
