Nimby: Chasing a Legacy
Usually when you hear the term "Not in my back yard (NIMBY)!" it refers to opposition against a utility's plans for a power plant that will offend residents. The residents are usually fine with the goals of the utility, after all, everyone needs power; they just don't want to have to see the power being generated.
Best summary of small wind turbine selection
This is best analysis I've found if you are seriously considering buying a wind turbine. This is a re-posting of a blog written
Honeywell Wind Turbine by EarthTronics
I think the Honeywell WT6000 wind turbine sold by EarthTronics has the opportunity to "blow" open the residential and light commercial market. From the Earthtronics Honeywell WT600 wind turbine website:
Wind Power Feasibility and BMW
My favorite car brand is BMW, so I jumped at the chance to work at their only US production facility in Spartanburg, SC as in intern in college. It was a great experience seeing how some of the nicest cars in the world are made. On my way to my office each day, I would pass their on-site landfill gas --> energy plant.