Sunday, February 28, 2016

Energy Windmills - Can They Really Save Me Money On My Utility Bill?

Saving money really seems to be on everyone's mind these days.  That's particularly true this time of year when summer is fading fast and the prospect of high electric bills this winter is looming on the horizon.  If you've thought of getting  energy windmills to save you money I've got news for you.

A windmill is just a style of wind turbine that can convert the energy of the wind into usable electricity.  That electricity is than sent to a grid for immediate use or stored in batteries for later use. 

Turbines today come in different sizes and even different shapes.  They can be easily mounted on rooftops to produce electricity for your household needs.

There are two things you need to keep in mind about this type of energy:

1. One small turbine can't generate all the electricity your home will need.  It can help you save upwards of 80% on your utility bills, but it won't be enough to supply all your electric needs.

2. To buy your own unit will cost quite a bit of money and this option may not work for many people.  It is, however, possible to build your own unit even if you aren't an engineer or carpenter.  To build your own unit will cost only a few hundred dollars, it will take a few days of your time, and the parts you need can be found in any hardware store.

So if you've been interested in not only saving the environment but also saving some of your hard earned money, you should definitely look into energy windmills as a way of saving some money.

By building your own unit you can save significant amounts of money this year and for many years to come. That savings will add up to be thousands  of dollars over the next 5 -10 years.