Wind Power

In addition to the possibility of making a small hydro-electric power generator, we also have the more feasible (and cost effective) option of building a few wind generators.

I was perusing Make magazine and came upon a very cheap (about $200) turbine that you can craft in your garage. It seemed like a fantastic idea, and although I can't link to the Make article (subscribers only) I can link to a similar article on the PATH website.

I'm picturing the flat windswept landscape of the area north of the cities, and am thinking that three or four wind generators could significantly offset our electricity use, and possibly even end up making us some money in the long run.