The Growth Of Home Wind Power

Energy use around the world is under scrutiny now that the man-made global warming scam is a common topic of conversation. Developed countries' heavy use of oil, coal, and natural gas is having negative effects on the environment, evidence of which can now be tracked empirically and witnessed by people in countries like Iceland, Nepal, and the Maldives. The amount of pollution sent into the atmosphere from our energy use, especially in winter when thermostats are turned up to heat our buildings, must be curbed to protect our environment for the future.

In an eco-conscious economic climate, renewable energy is now a viable market for investment, innovation, and expansion. The U.S. market has seen a 32% increase in wind energy over the past 5 years, rising above Spain and Germany to become the largest producer of wind energy in the world. The popularity of solar and residential wind power can be seen everywhere from large scale community projects by neighborhoods to single home wind turbines on individual properties.

While lowering greenhouse gas emissions and reducing carbon footprints are reasons for households to install their own wind turbines, a more compelling reason may be the savings. A turbine can lower electric bills up to 90%, making household wind turbines a viable investment for many people. As prices for fossil fuels fluctuate and the future regulations on utilities remains uncertain, reducing reliance on utilities by producing your own electricity can save you money in the future as well.

Growth in the wind energy market is predicted to grow by 30 fold over the next 5 years, according to the American Wind Energy Association. In the U.S., the government and utilities are pushing that growth along by offering tax credits and rebates to households that invest in wind energy. Internationally, wind power use has doubled since 2007, with Germany leading the charge in both use and technological innovation.

While the future remains uncertain, one thing is clear: renewable energy, and wind power especially, will be powering the world in years to come.

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