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Old 11-25-2007, 02:48 AM
 
Location: Gainesboro, Tennessee
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Hi, I am looking for companies that offer solar/wind powered units to run the electric in the house.

Any info on efficient units?
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Old 10-24-2008, 09:55 AM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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Check out Home Power magazine.
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Old 10-25-2008, 08:11 PM
 
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Default Here are some specs to build your own

Visit [URL="http://www.energeticforum.com"]www.energeticforum.com[/URL] and look in the Energy/Renewable Energy thread. There are lively discussions about how to build, etc. your own energy devices. Then bring back some info you like and start a thread here!

In the meantime, companies like Ambit Energy offer certified green-e energy packages, but it isn't available in all states yet: [URL="http://www.perfectchoice.joinambit.com"]www.perfectchoice.joinambit.com[/URL].
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Old 10-27-2008, 06:41 AM
 
Location: Londonderry, NH
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Rig a small generator to the flywheel of your exercise bike. Use the electricity to run your laptop computer. You can stay fit and informed at the same time.
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Old 10-28-2008, 08:55 PM
 
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You can always opt to make your own. www.efficientplanet.co.cc
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Old 11-05-2008, 06:51 PM
 
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Hi, I am looking for companies that offer solar/wind powered units to run the electric in the house.

Any info on efficient units?
I am considering this for my home...

Skystream 3.7 Compact Wind Turbine and Wind Energy System

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Rig a small generator to the flywheel of your exercise bike. Use the electricity to run your laptop computer. You can stay fit and informed at the same time.
HA! I like that idea!

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Old 11-07-2008, 12:49 PM
 
Location: Lakeside
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There are alternative energy consultants (my engineer husband is one) that could help and companies like backwoodssolar.com are good places to look too.
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Old 11-07-2008, 06:39 PM
 
Location: Goldendale
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Default wind turbine

Hello I have some partners in the Oregon area who have the vertical axis wind turbine you don't need an acre of land it can be installed on your home, barn or shop. mod cut: website link removed

Last edited by scirocco22; 11-07-2008 at 09:39 PM.. Reason: I'm sorry, you can't be posting your website in every post.
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Old 11-15-2008, 03:26 PM
 
Location: Orlando
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Cherck out Helix wind. small , attractive safe for birds, and effective.

Helix Wind

This isnt your grandpas windmill
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Old 11-27-2008, 10:58 AM
 
Location: Goldendale
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Good day;
Windterra

The vertical Axis do not need towers or pads, Vertical Axis wind turbine technology takes advantage of lower wind speeds, those at roof top levels. For the first time consumers will have a competitive alternative to installing a photovoltaic system. Vertical Axis Wind Turbine ( VAWT). Designed to take advantage or lower wind speeds, Virtually free of noise, consumer controlled and managed, Distributed power generation. The turbine spin and 3 phase ac generator at wind speeds less the 6 miles per hour. inveter manages the power, bi-directional meter connects the wind trubine to the grid.
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