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  • How do I schedule a Wind Site Assessment?
  • What is the estimated windspeed in my area at referenced heights?
  • Where do I learn more about wind turbines and towers?
  • What is "Net Metering" and why does it matter?

A: Inside Wisconsin
  • First review "Focus Utilities January 2010" to determine if your electric utility company is partnered with Wisconsin Focus on Energy. Participating utilities may defray a portion of the site assessment cost.
  • If your utility is not a WI Focus on Energy partner contact John Backus at john.backus@scvss.com or call 715 247-3039 to schedule a wind site assessment.

    Outside Wisconsin

  • Contact John Backus at john.backus@scvss.com or call 715 247-3039 to schedule a wind site assessment in the state of Minnesota or Iowa.
A: Follow this link http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/wind_maps.asp to download state wind maps and then go about "Derating Wind Speed" to get an approximation of your sites average annual wind speed.
Q: Where do I learn more about wind turbines and towers?
  • Follow the links available on the Turbine Manufacturer page to learn more about available wind turbines.
  • Download the Tower document to learn more about tower options.
A: Net metering:
  • Under net metering, a system owner receives retail credit for at least a portion of the electricity they generate.
  • Most, but not all electric meters can accurately record kilowatt hours while rotating in both directions, allowing a no-cost method of effectively banking excess electricity production for future credit. However, the rules can vary significantly by state/utility. You will need to investigate further with your specific utility to determine how long you can keep your banked credits, and how much the credits are worth (retail/wholesale). Most net metering laws: involve monthly roll over of Kwh credits, require a small monthly connection fee, require monthly payment of deficits (i.e. normal electric bill), and may require annual settlement of any residual credit.
  • Net Metering is generally a consumer-based renewable energy incentive.

 

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