Reply #2: The costs of small wind turbines are too high for most people to

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be able to afford. However, there is no reason why groups of homeowners couldn't form co-ops for turbines in the 1.5 megawatt ranges. A turbine of this size would cost 1.5 million plus land and installation and would produce enough electricity for 300 homes. During the first years, their electricity bills would be on a par with current prices. After the costs of the installation have been paid off, their electricity costs would drop dramatically.

The turbine could be located on an acre of land as near to the subdivision as possible. The homes should remain on the main power grid to be able to have power when the wind isn't blowing and to sell excess power back to the utility companies.