| Traditional energy sources are on their way out. Fossil | | | | store. You can estimate the amount of power a |
| fuel costs are shooting up because we are running | | | | generator creates using the following formula: |
| low on them, so we need to prepare for the future. | | | | Power(Watts) = (Wind Speed)^3 * (Blade Diameter)^2 |
| We need to change the way we think about how we | | | | * 0.00478 |
| get our energy and how much we are using to | | | | The speed of the wind makes the most difference |
| change our lifestyles into sustainable lifestyles. | | | | because its value is cubed, then the blade diameter |
| There are some people who have already started | | | | because its value is squared. Example calculation using |
| thinking this way. New scientific breakthroughs in | | | | a decent wind speed of 10mph and an 8 ft blade |
| renewable energy are allowing us to create | | | | diameter: |
| sustainable energy at lower and lower costs. Using the | | | | W = (10*10*10) * (8*8) * 0.00478 = 305 watts/hour - x |
| right set of plans even homeowners who don't know | | | | 24 hours and you can calculate 7.3 kWh generated |
| anything about construction or electricity can build their | | | | per day by a wind power generator. |
| own alternative energy sources right in their | | | | On average, an American home might use 14-20 kWh |
| backyards, such as wind power generators. | | | | per day. If you start conserving your power, you might |
| Wind turbines can be made to reduce the average | | | | use much less depending on the size of your home. |
| home's electricity bill by as much as 70%. They can be | | | | Even with little wind speed in your area, you should be |
| built, using economical plans, for as little as $200 using | | | | able to build a wind turbine that can significantly reduce |
| pre-used parts. The most expensive part might be a | | | | your power bill for as little as $200. Wind power |
| DC motor which can cost as little as $30. They can be | | | | generators are cost-effective, to be sure. |
| built with basic tools and parts from a local hardware | | | | |