How To Make The Greenest Choices

Using Wind Turbine Energy as a Renewable Energy Source

The Hazleton area sits atop a high mountain range which makes it a prime candidate for capturing wind energy. Rooftop wind speeds average 12mph which exceeds the minimum speed needed to create wind power.

The standard wind mills we grew up seeing in farmers fields, as well as the mammoth wind turbines now visible along many a mountain range are called Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines (HAWT). This form of wind mill will not work well within close proximity to your home or trees due to its sensitivity to turbulent air flow.

The type of wind mills that work best in areas that may have air flow turbulence are called Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT). These turbines resemble sideways hamster wheels and actually do well in turbulent air patterns, making them a perfect match for installing on your rooftop.

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