Answers to EcoBreeze Wind Turbines Questions
The EBA-20 is NOT for residential use. It should be on a minimum of 5 acres and 100 feet from your residence. Simply put, you should have obstruction free wind corridors to the turbine. The blade tips should be 30 feet above anything within 300 feet of it (in the direction of the wind).
Do the EcoBreeze Wind Turbines make a lot of noise?
We don't think so. If you want to be the judge, you may come out to our shop on a windy day and see it in action, listen to its sounds and make your decision.
Here is a video taken on a 16-18mph wind day from about 50 feet from the turbine:
Do they kill birds?
We haven't found a single one and we are on a major flyway for ducks and geese.
Do they bother other animals?
Here is video of horses grazing under it:
Helpful links:
www.awea.org.
The EVERYTHING site.
Bird impacts, permitting, etc..
www.energy.ca.gov
California Energy Commission site answers many common questions about energy.
www.carbonfootprint.com
Calculate your carbon footprint and view many other good bits of information on this site.
www.gosolarcalifornia.org
State of California site with an abundance of solar info.
firstlook.3tiergroup.com
A good wind map of the US and world. Use it to evaluate your wind potential.
navigator.awstruewind.com
An easy to use wind map.
www.dsireusa.com
Grants, financing and rebate programs.
