Backyard wind power in California is now more affordable than ever. The
Skystream 3.7 will be on display Sunday, September 23 as part of the San
Francisco Build It Green Home Tour in conjunction with West Coast Green
2007.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Southwest Windpower
announced its award-winning Skystream 3.7 Backyard Wind Turbine is now
eligible for the California Energy Commission's (CEC) renewable energy
rebate program. Now Californians have a new, affordable way to power their
homes with wind energy. The Skystream 3.7 will be on display Sunday as part
of the San Francisco Build It Green Home Tour in conjunction with West
Coast Green 2007.
Now, California homeowners who install a Skystream, rated at 1.8 kW,
are eligible for a rebate from the state of California for approximately
$4,100. This makes the Skystream, which costs between $12,000 and $15,000
to purchase and install, even more affordable.
"This is a big development for California homeowners who've wanted
backyard wind power for years, but who have been waiting for the right
product and the right rebates," says Andy Kruse, VP of business development
for Southwest Windpower. "With the new rebate in place, it's now more
affordable than ever to start making clean power in backyards across
California," Kruse says.
The Skystream, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of
Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab, was named a Best of What's New
product by the editors of Popular Science and a Top 10 Green Building
Product by editors of Sustainable Industries magazine. Skystream is the
first backyard-sized wind turbine to include a built-in inverter, requiring
no external components. Depending on the wind resource, Skystream generates
between 30-80 percent of the power required by a typical home. Typically,
Skystream is installed on lots of a half acre or larger.
Scott Jackson, principle of Evergreen Development, a certified
Skystream dealer and installer, sees great potential for Skystream in the
California market. "Here in California, homeowners care about the
environment, but they also care about affordability and aesthetics.
Skystream is the total package," Jackson says.
The Skystream wind turbine will be on display this weekend as part of
the San Francisco Build It Green Home Tour in conjunction with West Coast
Green 2007. The Skystream will be on display at a home in San Francisco's
Mission District located at 3027 25th Street (near Bryant Street).
To locate a Skystream dealer in your area or to inquire about becoming
a certified Skystream dealer visit http://www.skystreamenergy.com.
About Southwest Windpower
Flagstaff Arizona-based Southwest Windpower is the world's largest
producer of small-scale wind generators (400 to 3000 watts). The 20-year
old company has been a pioneer in the development of wind technology and
has produced over 90,000 generators that provide power to everything from
residential homes to sailboats. Southwest Windpower's newest wind turbine,
the Skystream 3.7, is the first fully-integrated wind generator designed
specifically for the grid-connected residential market. Southwest Windpower
distributes in more than 88 countries. On the Web:
http://www.skystreamenergy.com.
About the San Francisco Build It Green Home Tour in conjunction with
West Coast Green 2007
On Sunday, September 23, 2007 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) seven homeowners will
open their doors for the one-day self-guided tour that will introduce
attendees to homeowners and building professionals who have built or
remodeled green. On the Web: http://www.BuildItGreen.org.
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