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Basic Information about Alternative Energy

How do I learn more about wind energy?

       Paul Gipe's books are a great place to start:

       "Wind Energy Basics: A Guide to Small and Micro Wind Systems"    Here's an overview:

               http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-wind-home/message/702

               http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-wind-home/message/703

       or "Wind Power for Home and Business" is a good one,  too.

        For more info on these, go to:

               www.chelseagreen.com/Wind/index.html

       Some online wind energy material is mentioned in this post (but I haven't looked at it):

               http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-wind-home/message/3176

       How do I learn more about independent living in general?

               Solar Energy Source Book  see: www.chelseagreen.com/Energy/Sourcebook.htm

                The New Independent Home by Michael Potts, see: www.chelseagreen.com/IndHome/index.html

How much might it cost?

       Dan Isbell's post on what it cost him:

               http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-wind-home/message/4247

       The payback for his system:

               http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-wind-home/message/4262

       How he cut back his energy usage:

               http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-wind-home/message/4250

               http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-wind-home/message/4294