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    Residential Wind Power

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    2011-12-16
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    Willis, Gary
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    Abstract
    This research study will explore the use of residential wind power and associated engineering and environmental issues. There is various wind power generating devices available to the consumer. The study will discuss the dependencies of human lifestyles on the production of power and the impacts on daily lives. The information presented will give the reader a better understanding of the process of selecting an alternative energy source, while considering the positive and negative environmental impacts of the usage of wind power. The research will also explore the considerations for investing in residential wind power. Research will be presented examining the financing availability for installing a wind turbine system. Also, findings of federal tax benefits available for installing a wind turbine system will be presented. Much consideration will be given to the potential location of the installation of the residential wind turbine system. Information will be presented on installation, maintenance, cost analysis, and the future of power generation within the United States. Also discussed is the rising cost of energy and the political ramifications of dependency on foreign countries for power generation. Finally, the usage of residential wind power in a crisis situation will be explored. The review of this material will give the reader a better understanding of all the benefits and drawbacks of a residential wind power system, the future of wind power generation, and whether or not investment consideration is right for their situation.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/1808/8729
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