CBS 3’s Angela Russell recently reported an encouraging new eco trend that’s taking parts of the world by storm. People are wizening up to their responsibility in curbing global warming to the extent that some of them are even installing wind turbines on their roofs. Not only do they reduce their carbon footprint, they also save on their electricity bill.
The American Wind Energy Association study has shown a 15 percent rise in the number of small turbines last year. While smaller rooftop models support the overall use of electricity at home, larger pole mounted turbines that require more space, can power a whole house.
People also have the option of generating clean electricity and putting it on the national grid thus earning a credit for every kilowatt they put in.
The Department of Energy stated on cbs3.com that a household could shave 50 to 90 percent off their utility bill this way. The only intimidating factor is the cost of setting up a turbine. A unit big enough to power a house can cost from $12,000 to $60,000.
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