Advances in design, legislative support and “net metering” are turning the idea of homebased wind power into a reality.
From the Mother Earth News:
For many, home energy costs recently have increased by 50 percent (or more), motivating a growing number of people to look for alternatives. The proliferation of net metering laws, in about 40 states, as well as a growing number of state residential wind incentive programs, has given a strong boost to the small-scale wind turbine industry.