Houseneeds.com Teams with SouthWest Windpower to Offer Skystream 3.7 Residential Wind Generator

With 30% tax credits available for 2009-2010, now is the best time to consider Residential Wind Power (http://www.houseneeds.com/shop/wind/windpowermain.asp). For more than 2 decades, Southwest Windpower, Inc. has brought low-cost, reliable clean energy to the world through their electricity producing wind generators. Now Houseneeds.com offers the SkyStream 3.7 to homeowners that want to reduce or eliminate their monthly electricity costs.

Waitsfield, VT (Vocus) May 9, 2009 -- Houseneeds.com (http://www.houseneeds.com/index.htm), the Vermont-based internet seller of energy efficient, environmentally friendly heating and ventilation products, has partnered with Southwest Windpower, Inc. of Flagstaff, Az to offer their Skystream 3.7 residential Wind Generator. This system, with the proper amount of wind, can not only pay for itself within 6-7 years, it also qualifies for the new 2009-2010 Energy Efficiency Tax credit (http://www.houseneeds.com/taxcredits20092010.asp)--That's 30% of the cost coming right back into the homeowner’s pocket!

The Skystream 3.7 is the first of its kind in that it's a compact, all-inclusive wind generator (with controls and inverter built in). It's quiet and depending on the wind, can produce between 40 to 100% of a household's energy needs--lowering the average household's electric bill by as much as 80%. It also protects homeowners against volatile electricity prices, reduces dependence on foreign oil, and produces clean energy that doesn’t affect global warming.

The Skystream 3.7 isn't for every household. There are many considerations to take into account before a homeowner can decide if this Residential wind generator will work at their location. Here are five of the major factors a homeowner needs to carefully consider before purchasing this system:

1. Adequate wind resource: Minimum average wind speed for Skystream 3.7 is 10 mph (4.5 m/s). Ideal sites have 12 mph (5.4 m/s) average wind or greater.

2. Site free from obstructions: Clean, unobstructed wind is best for Skystream 3.7. The top of the tower should be a minimum of 20 feet (6.5 m) above any surrounding object within a 250 foot (76 m) radius. Although the machine can be installed on smaller lots of land, properties of one acre or more are typically ideal as they will more likely have unobstructed wind.

3. Suitable zoning: Tower installation must comply with local zoning regulations. It is also advisable to make sure there are no HOA (Home Owner Association) regulations that prohibit the use of towers.

4. Interconnection with utility: Local utility must allow for interconnection. The 1979 federal PURPA act requires small systems can connect to the electrical grid; but interested consumers should consult their local utility.

5. Electricity cost of $0.10/kWh or greater: Interested parties should consult with their local utility or look at their electric bill.

For further information on the Skystream 3.7 residential Wind Generator, visit: http://www.houseneeds.com/shop/wind/windpowermain.asp

For further information on the 2009-2010 Energy Efficiency Tax Credits, visit: http://www.houseneeds.com/taxcredits20092010.asp

For more information on many other Common Sense Heating, Cooling and Green energy Solutions, visit the Houseneeds.com homepage: http://www.houseneeds.com/index.htm

About Houseneeds.com:

Houseneeds.com was created in 1999 in the heart of Vermont’s Mad River Valley. Houseneeds.com has made it their mission to bring the best in energy efficient environmentally friendly products from all over the world to homeowners across North America. Houseneeds.com offers Common Sense Heating, Cooling and Green Energy Solutions with a level of friendly expertise that cannot be rivaled anywhere. Contact us at 866-Heat-123 or visit our website 24 hours a day at Houseneeds.com

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About the Author

Joshua Meyer is a freelance journalist based in Burlington, VT. He received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Goddard College in Plainfield, VT in 2000. His focus is on Energy efficient Heating products and Green Technology. Mr. Meyer is currently at work on a children's book that helps explain the current energy and environmental concerns we face today.

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