Wind Power for the Home: Resources
from a presentation by Walton G. Congdon, Northfield, MAat the 2008 Garlic & Arts Festival in Orange, MA
WEB RESOURCES
- Tower Height: See "Information for Homeowners and Installers" folder in the Small Wind Toolboxes on the "Renew Wisconsin" website. The pieces titled "Planning Your Wind System" and "Towers" are the most pertinent.
- Wind Resource: Wind resource maps available at state energy offices. Or visit Wind Powering America's website.
- Wind Turbines Available in the U.S.: How to Buy a Wind System by Ian Woofenden and Mick Sagrillo.
BUSINESSES
- Solar Store, Greenfield, 413-772-3122
- PV Squared, Greenfield, 413-772-8788
- Village Power Design Associates, Amherst, 877-765-2784
- New England Solar Electric, Worthington, 800-914-4131
- Real Goods, Hopeland, CA, 800-919-2400
CONSULTANTS
- Mark Skinder at the Solar Store, Greenfield (see above)
- Jeff Clearwater, P.E. at Village Power Design Associates (see above)
- Peter Talmage, P.E., Northfield, MA (413)498-4411 ptalmage@yahoo.com
BOOKS
- Wind Energy Basics by Paul Gipe
- Solar Living Sourcebook from Real Goods
- Renewable Energy edited by Godfrey Boyle. A college text. Probably the best text on the subject.
PERIODICAL
ORGANIZATIONS
- American Wind Energy Association, Washington, DC 202-383-2500
- Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, Greenfield, MA 413-774-6051