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Wind Power Generator

Powering homes is a breeze with wind turbines scaled for personal use.

NREL Wind Electric Systems
Can I use wind energy to power my home? This question is being asked across the country as more people look for affordable and reliable sources of electricity.
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American Wind Energy Association
1101 14th Street, NW, 12th Floor
Washington DC 20005
(202) 383-2500
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U.S. Department of Energy Wind Powering America Website
Includes state wind resource maps.
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Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
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Economic Information on Distributed Wind Energy
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Iowa State University, Wind Energy Manual
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden CO 80401-3393
(303) 275-3000
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American Wind Energy Association
"Permitting Small Wind Turbines: A Handbook" (PDF)
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Renewable Energy Atlas of the West
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