Why should you become a farmer of the wind?  You are not only helping the environment but you are helping yourself to become energy independent.  With the rising costs of energy, owning your own small wind turbine can give you a source of comfort and lighten the load on your pocket book.  Please read the following for more information concerning small wind turbines.

*AWEA's 2010 Small Wind Global Market Study*

*USDA's Rural Development Small Wind Guide*

Small wind turbines offer you the comfort of having your own reliable energy.  All you have to do is listen to or watch your local forecast to find out how much power your wind turbine may end up producing for that day.  Your small wind turbine will be producing energy quietly and effectively without polluting the environment.

When you are interconnected to the grid, the energy you don't use from your small wind turbine will go into the grid and back to the utility company.  That means that your utility company will have less energy to produce on its own using resources that pollute the environment.  You can also contact your utility company to find out if they will pay you for your excess energy that you don't use or give you a credit.  This is called net metering.  This is just another added benefit to having your own small wind turbine.

Having your own small wind turbine is not for everyone.  Your location, how energy efficient your home/business is, how much energy you use on a daily basis, and what your expectations are for your small wind turbine all play a part in whether or not a small wind turbine is the right fit for you and your energy needs.

So why become a farmer of the wind?  First, it is green energy which is better for the environment.  Second, it allows you to produce your own power and not be dependent solely upon your utility company.  Third and most importantly, it can help you save some money.


Becoming a farmer of the wind is not only a wise money decision, it is also a wise environmental decision.  Contact Bantam Wind today to learn how we can help you farm the wind and save you money in the process.