Archive for August 16, 2011

Wind and Renewable Energy: What is “Distributed Generation”

When talking about renewable energy, the topic of “Distributed Generation” comes up as another positive.  Distributed generation is the opposite of what our current electric grid currently is.  We currently have » Read more..

Wind And Renewable Energy: What are “feed in tariffs”

Feed in Tariffs (FiT’s) are a government set price or amount that a power producer like wind turbine owners can expect to receive as payment for their power produced. 

They have proven to be the fastest and cheapest way to promote massive growth in renewable energy, but all importantly, while still protecting the public interest by paying only for energy delivered.  Paying only for energy delivered should be preferred.  You know the deal: you work-you get paid. 

That would be unlike tax breaks and grants, which are the current method » Read more..