Turbine, Bristol

System

Wind: 2.4 kW Skystream turbine

Efficiency: House rated 85 on efficiency test. All Energystar appliances. Used ICF for all exterior walls (10inches, 2 inches of Styrofoam on both sides of 8 inches of concrete.

Cost: Skystream turbine - $30,000

Date of Installation: Summer 2008

Type/kind: Residential (Family of 4)

Installer: Grun Sol (http://www.grun-sol.com/)

Supplier: Southwest Wind Power (http://www.windenergy.com/index_wind.htm)

Description of Case Study: This is a Net Metered house that takes advantage of a good wind site, high above the river valley. It is a new construction, begun in 2008. Owner is also considering solar energy addition in the future.