Sunday, October 19, 2008
Millington Project
I have been a little slow about getting this project listed on my blog. I have started another wind turbine in the MIllington area. It is located on Irish Rd. We will be there Wednesday to pour the foundation for the tower. We will be using a different foundation that we have not used before, so thing will be interesting. I will post some pictures when are done next week.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
GS4 in Traverse City
I will be at the Green Expo at the Hagerty Center October 25th from 10am - 4pm. I will be at booth 42. I have a prize that I am giving away while there at the show. It is a PowerCost Monitor from Blueline Innovations click this link for more information about it. I hope to see you at the expo. Stop by and say Hello.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Small Wind Turbine Federal Tax Credit is Law
Small Wind Turbine Federal Tax Credit is Law
Today Congress passed legislation, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424, that includes a new federal-level investment tax credit to help consumers purchase small wind turbines for home, farm, or business use. A few hours ago, President Bush signed the bill into law. Owners of small wind systems with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity and less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system, not to exceed $4,000. The credit will be available for equipment installed from today through December 31, 2016. For turbines used for homes, the credit is limited to the lesser of $4,000 or $1,000 per kW of capacity.
“We thank Congress for recognizing and supporting small wind systems as an important contributor toward energy security and a cleaner environment. This credit will help individuals cut their electric bills while combating global warming and reducing our importation of fossil fuels in a tangible way,” says Ron Stimmel, Small-Wind Advocate with the American Wind Energy Association.
This legislation marks the first federal incentive for small wind systems since 1985. Industry members say the credit could foster U.S. market growth of 40% or more annually for the largely American based industry.
AWEA, its members, and allies have advocated for a 30% federal investment tax credit for small wind systems 100 kW and smaller to put the industry on equal policy footing with the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. The two technologies share the same market. The broad legislation passed today also extends and expands a similar credit for the solar industry that was first passed in 2005. Residential and commercial solar PV installations can receive a 30% credit, capped at $4,000 for residential applications and uncapped for commercial uses.
The U.S. has historically dominated the global small-wind market but has faced pressure in recent years from overseas nations that have implemented strong domestic incentive programs for small-scale renewables. The U.S. small wind industry projects that the enactment of this federal credit, combined with a forthcoming equipment certification program, will help secure the U.S. market as the global leader thus providing thousands of new jobs for Americans.
Today Congress passed legislation, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424, that includes a new federal-level investment tax credit to help consumers purchase small wind turbines for home, farm, or business use. A few hours ago, President Bush signed the bill into law. Owners of small wind systems with 100 kilowatts (kW) of capacity and less can receive a credit for 30% of the total installed cost of the system, not to exceed $4,000. The credit will be available for equipment installed from today through December 31, 2016. For turbines used for homes, the credit is limited to the lesser of $4,000 or $1,000 per kW of capacity.
“We thank Congress for recognizing and supporting small wind systems as an important contributor toward energy security and a cleaner environment. This credit will help individuals cut their electric bills while combating global warming and reducing our importation of fossil fuels in a tangible way,” says Ron Stimmel, Small-Wind Advocate with the American Wind Energy Association.
This legislation marks the first federal incentive for small wind systems since 1985. Industry members say the credit could foster U.S. market growth of 40% or more annually for the largely American based industry.
AWEA, its members, and allies have advocated for a 30% federal investment tax credit for small wind systems 100 kW and smaller to put the industry on equal policy footing with the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. The two technologies share the same market. The broad legislation passed today also extends and expands a similar credit for the solar industry that was first passed in 2005. Residential and commercial solar PV installations can receive a 30% credit, capped at $4,000 for residential applications and uncapped for commercial uses.
The U.S. has historically dominated the global small-wind market but has faced pressure in recent years from overseas nations that have implemented strong domestic incentive programs for small-scale renewables. The U.S. small wind industry projects that the enactment of this federal credit, combined with a forthcoming equipment certification program, will help secure the U.S. market as the global leader thus providing thousands of new jobs for Americans.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Tuscola Appointments for October 16th.
I have been receiving a lot call for people that would like a site visit to their home in the Tuscola County Area. I will be back in town October 16th if anyone else that would like to meet with me to talk about wind turbines. I currently have two appointments, one at 3:30 and the other at 5:30. So give me a call and lets shot the breeze. (231) 688-4626
Also my next wind turbine that will be going up will be in the Millington Area. We still have time to install these wind turbine yet this year.
Also my next wind turbine that will be going up will be in the Millington Area. We still have time to install these wind turbine yet this year.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Tax Credit is coming
I received an email telling me that there was a tax credit coming for small wind turbines, here what the email had to say.
Urge Your Representative to Vote for a Small-Wind Investment Tax Credit
This week the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 6049, which contains an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for small wind systems, an extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for large turbines, and other legislation benefiting renewable energy. The bill overwhelmingly passed the Senate moments ago with a vote of 93 – 2 and is now making its way to the House for a vote. This could be that last opportunity this year for Congress to pass this legislation.
The bill includes an eight-year, 30% credit, capped at $4,000 for residential and commercial applications of small wind turbines. Small wind is defined as turbines with rated capacities of 100 kilowatts and less.
Please contact your Representative and urge him or her to vote Yes on H.R. 6049. by clicking here.
So please click the link and help us get that tax credit for those of you that would like to get a wind turbine for yourself.
Urge Your Representative to Vote for a Small-Wind Investment Tax Credit
This week the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 6049, which contains an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for small wind systems, an extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for large turbines, and other legislation benefiting renewable energy. The bill overwhelmingly passed the Senate moments ago with a vote of 93 – 2 and is now making its way to the House for a vote. This could be that last opportunity this year for Congress to pass this legislation.
The bill includes an eight-year, 30% credit, capped at $4,000 for residential and commercial applications of small wind turbines. Small wind is defined as turbines with rated capacities of 100 kilowatts and less.
Please contact your Representative and urge him or her to vote Yes on H.R. 6049. by clicking here.
So please click the link and help us get that tax credit for those of you that would like to get a wind turbine for yourself.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Hutchison Project/ Updates
I was informed yesterday that the Hutchison's project was put on line yesterday by Detroit Edison.
So those who would like to see working stop by M-81 heading towards Cass City and they would be more than happy to show their turbine.
The Flynn project is still spinning along the turbine has produced 80 kilowatt hours for the month of August. So she so far has averaged 100 Kilowatts a month.
Tuesday the 9th we finished the Matuszak this project has been the biggest tower to date that I have installed for a customer. It is 70' tall overall. But I can see the advantages of going that high for a turbine, wind is straight and fast at that height.
The Matuszak project is next to go online either this week or next. I will now next week when I go back to the Thumb.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Tuscola County Advertiser
Wednesday there was an article in the Tuscola County Advertiser for the Hutchison Project. Since this article has came out I have been asked to come speak before the Farm Bureau in Caro on October 17th. I will post a time and place when I know more about this event.
We are installing the Matuszak's turbine Tuesday at 2:00pm, this will be the third turbine in Tuscola County and the tallest tower that I have to date. I will put pictures of it installed when it is done. Here is a picture of the tower laying on the ground.
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