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Sep 17, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If 10,000 Biters install minimills, each year we'll offset the CO2 caused by 2,591 roundtrip flights from San Francisco to Amsterdam.

 

 

 

 

 

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What's Holland's most awesome export?

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Besides Eddie Van Halen. For us, it's windmills (wooden shoes notwithstanding). Bite-size, whisper-quiet versions are now available for your rooftop - if you have a pile of cash, that is. And even if you don't have the cash or the space for a minimill, you can still take advantage of the mighty wind by purchasing wind power from your utility company.

 

The Benefits

 

Zero pollution. Zero. Zip. Zilch.

Accessibility (even for the windmill-less). For a small premium, many power companies now give you the option of getting your power from wind.

Lower electricity costs. Installing a minimill on your roof can cut your power bills by 30%, but you'll need a wind speed greater than 10 mph and a 250-ft air radius.

Tax breaks. Many states offer rebates for wind-power projects, so you may still be able to save up for that Dutch master's still life you've always wanted.

 

Personally Speaking

None of us has a windmill, but after watching this French wind-power commercial, we all want a funny-looking tall guy to walk around behind us and mess up our hair.

 

Wanna Try?

Billionaire Biter?

Turby - Dutch-made wind turbines ideal for opulent city living, since they harness wind from all directions and are expensive as hell (€11,500/$16,500).

Southwest Windpower Skystream - land-based model for Biters with a half-acre or more, designed with the U.S. Department of Energy ($5,500).

Aeromag Lakota StormChaser - low-cost (but lower power-generation) option ($1,400).Budget Biter?

Contact Your Power Company - most have the option to purchase wind power.

Renewable Choice Energy Wind Power Cards - support wind farms by purchasing wind cards, available at Whole Foods. And stay tuned for a carbon offsetting tip this Friday ($5-$15).Biter Brainiac?

American Wind Energy Association - resources (including tax break info) for windmill-curious Biters.Reviewed by alternative energy expert Adam Browning.

 

 

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