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On-Site / Small Wind
An on-site or small wind power energy system can provide consumers a significant reduction in electric power price increases. Wind energy systems not only help customers reduce their electricity purchases from utilities, but they also help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and are nonpolluting. Cash incentives for installing wind power systems in New York State vary between 15-70 percent, depending on the installation.
Small Wind Energy Systems
Small wind energy systems can be used in connection with an electricity transmission and distribution system (grid-connected systems) or in stand-alone applications that are not connected to the utility grid. A grid-connected wind turbine can reduce consumption of utility-supplied electricity for lighting, appliances, and electric heat. If the turbine cannot deliver the amount of energy required, the utility will produce the difference needed. When a wind system produces more electricity than a household requires, the excess can be sold to the utility. With the interconnections available today, switching takes place automatically.
Although wind energy systems involve a significant initial investment, they can be competitive with conventional energy sources because they are capable of significantly reducing or eliminating utility costs. The length of the payback period depends on the system chosen, the wind resource on a site, the electricity costs in an area, and how the wind system is used.
For more information read our FAQs on Small Wind Energy Systems |
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