Archive November 2009
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How much does it cost to install a wind turbine like the one just installed at the Clearwater Power Office?
We just finished installing a Skystream 3.7 turbine on a 45 foot monopole tower outside our Lewiston Office. This is phase two of our Net Metering Demonstration Project.When I drove by the Clearwater Power office building in Lewiston I saw solar panels being installed. Has the price come down enough to make solar power competitive with grid power?
The answer depends on what you factor into your analysis. If you look strictly at dollars, it would be cheaper to buy power from the grid.What is the difference in efficiency between portable, plug-in type electric heaters and wall mounted electric heaters?
There is essentially no difference in efficiency. All electric resistance heaters are 100% efficient at converting electrical energy to heat energy.