WIND TURBINES - ALTERNATIVE GREEN ENERGY

Federal/State Incentives - DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.
 
http://www.dsireusa.org

Wind Energy & Noise - A very nice PDF write-up by the 'American Wind Energy System'. It talks about noise and in particular the 'noise' that a typical wind turbine might make. A very good read for those curious about the wind turbine and the noise level it produces.
 
WE_Noise.pdf

What is Wind Energy? - A PDF file that you can download or print. A very useful write-up explaining what wind energy is and what a wind energy turbine is and how it works. Great information for those not very familiar with the vast potential of wind energy.
 
http://www.awea.org/pubs/factsheets/Wind_Energy_How_does_it_Work.pdf

Wind Power Myths/Facts - Another PDF file you can download or print. A good write-up debunking a number of wind energy myths and setting the record straight on what wind energy is and isn't. This PDF copy also addresses some common preconceptions concerning wind energy.
 
http://www.awea.org/pubs/factsheets/050629_Myths_vs_Facts_Fact_Sheet.pdf

Net Metering - This PDF talks about 'Net Metering', a policy implemented by some states and electric utilities to ensure that any extra electricity produced by an on-site generator, such as a small wind system, can be sent back into the utility system for fair credit. A very important read to understand the vast benefits of a wind energy system.
 
http://www.awea.org/pubs/factsheets/netmetfin_fs.pdf

U.S. Wind Map - Wind Powering America is a commitment to dramatically increase the use of wind energy in the United States. This initiative will establish new sources of income for American farmers, Native Americans, and other rural landowners, and meet the growing demand for clean sources of electricity. Check the wind power capacity for the past 10 years in all areas of the country.
 
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov

Wind Resource Data - Many useful products available. Perform easy and in-depth wind and solar site comparisons with a robust set of data, Check wind data such as annual and monthly wind speed plus annual wind rose, quickly compare resource potential for any location worldwide and many others.
 
http://firstlook.3tiergroup.com

Power-One Products - As one of the world’s ten largest providers of power conversion and power management solutions, Power-One is one of only a few companies with the product breadth to support every step in the refinement of utility-grade AC into the various DC voltages required to power high-availability infrastructure systems.
 
http://www.power-one.com