Grid-Connected Wind Power
Take advantage of various rebates, tax credits and deductions which are available for the installation of wind energy systems for homes and businesses.
Federal Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Iowa Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
You can become a mini-power company by selling power back to FEC while the wind blows!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do wind systems cost?
A: The cost of a wind system depends its size, as well as the type and height of tower required for the place you are living. For example a Skystream 3.7 kW system on a 35-foot tower has a cost of $8,500 including installation.
Q: How much wind speed does it take to run a wind generator?
A: Most wind systems require 8 mph wind or greater to start the output of electricity to the grid.
To estimate the production of a wind system for your area you can use an online program from the Iowa Energy Center.
Q: How long will a system last?
A: Properly maintained wind electricity systems should run from 20 to 30 years. The rule of thumb is that you will need to allocate about 1% of the installed cost of a wind system for operation and maintenance expense over the life of the system. For example, if you paid $40,000 to have your wind system installed, this would amount to $400 per year.
You do need to make sure these systems are added to your property insurance to cover weather-related damage
Q. How does a wind system work?
A: A grid-connected system will link the wind turbine to the existing electricity supply. The wind turbine is linked to the grid via a "grid-connect" inverter. The inverter also performs various safety functions, constantly monitoring the grid and switching off in the event of a fault or major fluctuation in supply.
All code-required safety equipment will be designed into your system.
Q. How do I get started?
A. Arrange for a site assessment to determine site location and system size. The site assessment includes a survey of energy usages in the home and recommendations for saving energy through efficiency.
Call us at 683-2510 to arrange a site assessment.
Federal Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Iowa Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
You can become a mini-power company by selling power back to FEC while the wind blows!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do wind systems cost?
A: The cost of a wind system depends its size, as well as the type and height of tower required for the place you are living. For example a Skystream 3.7 kW system on a 35-foot tower has a cost of $8,500 including installation.
Q: How much wind speed does it take to run a wind generator?
A: Most wind systems require 8 mph wind or greater to start the output of electricity to the grid.
To estimate the production of a wind system for your area you can use an online program from the Iowa Energy Center.
Q: How long will a system last?
A: Properly maintained wind electricity systems should run from 20 to 30 years. The rule of thumb is that you will need to allocate about 1% of the installed cost of a wind system for operation and maintenance expense over the life of the system. For example, if you paid $40,000 to have your wind system installed, this would amount to $400 per year.
You do need to make sure these systems are added to your property insurance to cover weather-related damage
Q. How does a wind system work?
A: A grid-connected system will link the wind turbine to the existing electricity supply. The wind turbine is linked to the grid via a "grid-connect" inverter. The inverter also performs various safety functions, constantly monitoring the grid and switching off in the event of a fault or major fluctuation in supply.
All code-required safety equipment will be designed into your system.
Q. How do I get started?
A. Arrange for a site assessment to determine site location and system size. The site assessment includes a survey of energy usages in the home and recommendations for saving energy through efficiency.
Call us at 683-2510 to arrange a site assessment.