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[Greatday]

Originally Posted by w1ngzer0

Did you even click that link? watch the performance videos? The type of windmill i posted makes no noise like the old farm john windmill from holland. Unless your a nazi HOA, i doubt the neighbors would care about the "sight" of a windmill.

If you live in areas where people value their views, then, I would have to disagree with you.

[LordBalfor]

Originally Posted by Greatday

If you live in areas where people value their views, then, I would have to disagree with you.

A agree with you on this.
It's certainly something WE will take into account before we make a decision in regards to putting in wind power. I'm not saying we WON'T put it in, but the neighbors views ARE something that should be considered.

Ken

[msta999]

Here is a new type of generator, that might work for someone.

Foot Powered Generator from Freeplay Energy


This one sounds promising.

http://www.technologyreview.com/energy/21666/?a=f

[w1ngzer0]

Originally Posted by Greatday

If you live in areas where people value their views, then, I would have to disagree with you.

Since this person thinking about living off grid... don't you think it won't matter what her neighbors think, seeing as she probably won't have any for at least a mile or so?

I just realized that after reading our posts. doh!

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by w1ngzer0

Since this person thinking about living off grid... don't you think it won't matter what her neighbors think, seeing as she probably won't have any for at least a mile or so?

I just realized that after reading our posts. doh!

Nope - for in the area he speaks of - there are MANY 1/4 to 1/2 acre lots with no utilities to them or available.

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