Small Wind Electric Systems: A Maryland Consumer's Guide
Tags: Cost of Ownership, Wind Power
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
Type: Guide
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Small Wind Electric Systems: A Maryland Consumer's Guide provides consumers with information to help them determine whether a small wind electric system can provide all or a portion of the energy they need for their home based on their wind resource, energy needs and economics. Topics, specific to Maryland residents, including:

  • How to make a home more energy efficient
  • How to choose the correct turbine size
  • The parts of a wind electric system
  • How to determine whether enough wind resource exists
  • How to choose the best site for a turbine
  • How to connect a system to the utility grid
  • Whether it's possible to become independent of the utility grid using wind energy

Explore whether or not a wind-powered electric system is right for you and your home.