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If you’re like the rest of us, you’re probably well aware of how todays high energy costs are starting to have a detrimental effect on your way of life. Whether the record high prices are the result of the falling value of the dollar, peak oil, market speculation, or a combination of these, the end result is the same. More pain in the wallet and an increasingly uneasy feeling about the future. We’ve had a very cozy relationship with fossil fuels for many years, but it looks like that relationship is quickly coming to an end. The need for a reduced cost power source has moved from a lofty ideal, to an urgent necessity. So what’s the best plan of action, what can we do? Is there any technology that can adopt to replace fossil fuels? The simple answer is no, there is no magic bullet. But there are some alternatives that if properly executed could provide substantial benefits. Part of the answer, to paraphrase Bob Dylan, may indeed be blowing in the wind.

Alternative energy is now no longer a trendy catch-phrase, it’s been thrust to the front of the line of possible solutions to the energy crisis. One possible solution to our problems is wind power. It’s been extensively tested for years, and wind is plentiful and free. Even though it may not be able to produce 100% of our energy needs, it has the ability to produce a large amount of what we need. If we combine this with conservation and other forms of alternative energy, the future suddenly looks a little brighter.

One of wind powers biggest selling points is that it’s a proven producer of energy. Early examples of harnessing wind power date back to the 1st century. Since then Wind has been used for a variety of tasks; pumping water, grinding wheat, milling lumber, and producing electricity to name a few. Because of it’s long development life, it’s one of the few alternative energy technologies that’s capable of being cheaply deployed. So cheap in fact that there are plans available to construct your own home-made wind powered generators. These too are proven producers with reliability that rivals factory produced units.

While we’re definitely in a state of flux regarding our energy sources, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. If you’re looking for answers, you really need to consider adding wind power to your solution.

DR Smith has been involved in the alternative energy field for over 20 years. He’s put together alternative energy plans and guidelines that will help you become energy independent and start saving money today.