All energy on earth comes from the sun, including the wind. We mainly use fossil fuels like coal, oil, fuel and gas that cause air and water pollution. Wind power can be harnessed for electricity or heat in numerous ways. Wind power is a safe, effective, cost-efficient and environmentally responsible way to provide energy wherever it is needed. Wind turbines are a great investment now because of many incentives.

Homes, cabin, businesses, farms, shops and anywhere electricity is required, wind systems can be installed and provide a good return on the investment. There are local, state and federal incentives, accelerated depreciation, tax breaks, green credit sales, electrical production sales and other ways to save or earn money from the wind.

The cost ranges anywhere from $20,000 - $40,000 for the average home. Most of the up front cost is returned to the owner within the first five years and then a positive cash flow begins quickly, compared to other building investments. Larger wind facilities are available for businesses, camps, parks and other public places. They need to be sized for the loads required and price quoted case by case.

Come visit the Conservation Campus to see actual working units that have been installed since 1996. Call for directions.

Winkelman's Environmentally Responsible Construction
9121 County Road 23, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone 218-764-2321- email: Click Here

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