tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28595726265139462102011-08-13T00:50:22.369-07:00Whirligig Wind Power BlogWhirligig is a wind turbine company specializing in sales and installation of wind turbines from 1 - 100kw for residential, commercial and municipal markets in California and Nevada.
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Please ask questions, make comments, post news clips or voice your opinion.Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.comBlogger791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-73575881651238823832010-07-22T21:02:00.000-07:002010-07-22T21:02:51.100-07:00A MESSAGE FROM AWEA CEO DENISE BODEA MESSAGE FROM AWEA CEO DENISE BODEScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-75079751825584140402010-06-29T10:17:00.000-07:002010-06-29T10:17:32.126-07:00Green NewsGreen NewsScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-67506200769634253612010-06-28T11:09:00.000-07:002010-06-28T11:09:43.143-07:00City of Reno : Windspire Event InvitationCity of Reno : Windspire Event InvitationScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-8418133805999424982010-06-16T10:05:00.000-07:002010-06-16T10:05:57.294-07:00US Senators Propose Extending Renewable-Energy Grant Program - WSJ.comUS Senators Propose Extending Renewable-Energy Grant Program - WSJ.comScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-52517334590853366702010-06-15T08:28:00.000-07:002010-06-15T08:28:20.101-07:00Two turbines up on Hatchet Ridge » Redding Record SearchlightTwo turbines up on Hatchet Ridge » Redding Record SearchlightScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-37058281329445593692010-06-15T08:23:00.000-07:002010-06-15T08:23:46.929-07:00Helix Wind in Negotiations With VENCO Power for Turbine Licensing Agreement -- SAN DIEGO, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Helix Wind in Negotiations With VENCO Power for Turbine Licensing Agreement -- SAN DIEGO, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-75499933339034837372010-06-14T15:41:00.000-07:002010-06-14T15:41:23.377-07:00Energy Secretary Chu says Gulf spill 'tragedy' highlights need for wind power, energy plan | Markets | Market News | Canadian Business OnlineEnergy Secretary Chu says Gulf spill 'tragedy' highlights need for wind power, energy plan | Markets | Market News | Canadian Business OnlineScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-23777590568323156022010-06-12T08:29:00.000-07:002010-06-12T08:29:22.854-07:00Cascade turbines running | sheboyganpress.com | Sheboygan PressCascade turbines running | sheboyganpress.com | Sheboygan PressScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-87969926898823258482010-06-09T16:41:00.000-07:002010-06-09T16:41:41.308-07:00The Thin Green Line : Reno puts wind turbines atop City HallThe Thin Green Line : Reno puts wind turbines atop City HallScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-17781359220476756232010-06-09T12:36:00.000-07:002010-06-09T12:36:50.335-07:00REVE - Regulación Eólica con Vehículos Eléctricos -REVE - Regulación Eólica con Vehículos Eléctricos -Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-45328881729566627342010-06-08T10:58:00.000-07:002010-06-08T10:58:11.338-07:00Three ideas for lighting iconic bridge - SignOnSanDiego.comThree ideas for lighting iconic bridge - SignOnSanDiego.comScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-31316489079822699232010-06-08T10:54:00.000-07:002010-06-08T10:54:42.528-07:00704 Kilowatts of Solyndra, Wacky Wind Turbines from Taiwan and More: The Roundup : Greentech Media704 Kilowatts of Solyndra, Wacky Wind Turbines from Taiwan and More: The Roundup : Greentech MediaScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-76625859421513653842010-06-03T21:29:00.000-07:002010-06-03T21:29:09.488-07:00How Many Wind Turbines for Leaking Gulf Oil Well? - Domestic FuelHow Many Wind Turbines for Leaking Gulf Oil Well? - Domestic FuelScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-11151590536746391332010-06-02T21:06:00.000-07:002010-06-02T21:06:41.590-07:00Reno first in nation with wind turbines atop city hall | rgj.com | The Reno Gazette-JournalReno first in nation with wind turbines atop city hall | rgj.com | The Reno Gazette-JournalScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-57357535150354998672010-05-25T16:06:00.000-07:002010-05-25T16:06:20.669-07:00Northern Power ships out 100th community-scale wind turbine | BrighterEnergy.orgNorthern Power ships out 100th community-scale wind turbine | BrighterEnergy.orgScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-211930167562496202010-05-06T09:45:00.000-07:002010-05-06T09:45:55.332-07:00NewEnergyFocus.com - Guide to maximising yield from roof-top wind turbines publishedNewEnergyFocus.com - Guide to maximising yield from roof-top wind turbines publishedScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-78318927555925127262010-05-05T09:05:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:05:05.312-07:00San Francisco LEEDing the Way on Green Jobs Conversions, San Francisco - Go Local on SustainLaneSan Francisco LEEDing the Way on Green Jobs Conversions, San Francisco - Go Local on SustainLaneScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-61812739051974328612010-05-05T08:53:00.000-07:002010-05-05T08:53:23.124-07:00Lamar to Retrofit Billboards Throughout Florida with Solar, Wind Power - Press Releases - MiamiHerald.comLamar to Retrofit Billboards Throughout Florida with Solar, Wind Power - Press Releases - MiamiHerald.comScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-60429147833459828422010-04-29T17:30:00.000-07:002010-04-29T17:30:01.768-07:00Sam's Club Installs 17 Micro TurbinesSam's Club Installs 17 Micro TurbinesScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-23555718722878231712010-04-28T12:28:00.000-07:002010-04-28T12:28:58.695-07:00Cape Wind, first U.S. offshore wind farm, approved | ReutersCape Wind, first U.S. offshore wind farm, approved | ReutersScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-47827465635711836062010-04-27T20:11:00.000-07:002010-04-27T20:11:08.773-07:00Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-14329116646956954222010-04-07T14:30:00.000-07:002010-04-07T14:30:15.078-07:00PACE Program Approved for San FranciscoPACE Program Approved for San FranciscoScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-55099445127648045572010-03-25T09:42:00.000-07:002010-03-25T09:42:41.619-07:00Lowe’s Markets Home Energy at In-store Destination Points · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability ExecutivesLowe’s Markets Home Energy at In-store Destination Points · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability ExecutivesScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-30531260390141716552010-03-17T20:44:00.000-07:002010-03-17T20:44:05.205-07:00Notice to Consider Adoption of Revisions to the Emerging Renewables Program GuidebookNotice to Consider Adoption of Revisions to the Emerging Renewables Program GuidebookScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-17798676868159863562010-03-15T12:51:00.000-07:002010-03-15T12:51:32.693-07:00The Strata: World's First Skyscraper With Built-In Wind Turbines | InhabitatThe Strata: World's First Skyscraper With Built-In Wind Turbines | InhabitatScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-82320977776108010302010-03-12T13:08:00.000-08:002010-03-12T13:08:41.478-08:00Stimulating Wind Energy and Jobs in the U.S. | WindustryStimulating Wind Energy and Jobs in the U.S. | WindustryScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-65194575140962440172010-03-11T21:31:00.000-08:002010-03-11T21:31:29.892-08:00Wind Turbine Plant to Be Built In Las Vegas - Las Vegas NowWind Turbine Plant to Be Built In Las Vegas - Las Vegas NowScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-86829874019619894972010-03-01T20:06:00.000-08:002010-03-01T20:06:10.000-08:00Generate renewable energy on Bay Bridge spanGenerate renewable energy on Bay Bridge spanScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-15823622114014626702010-02-19T11:40:00.000-08:002010-02-19T11:40:08.019-08:00America’s Wind Energy Potential Triples in New Estimate | Wired Science | Wired.comAmerica’s Wind Energy Potential Triples in New Estimate | Wired Science | Wired.comScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-82034156740154671392010-02-10T22:04:00.000-08:002010-02-10T22:05:32.115-08:00NV Energy agrees to deal with wind farmPJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804629954909519489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-11792974559674955562010-01-13T11:16:00.000-08:002010-01-13T11:18:03.783-08:00AWEA Small Wind Certification Council Small Wind Certification Council January 13, 2010 Dear Scott, Two significant events have happened for small wind certification - adoption by AWEA of the Small Wind Turbine Safety and Performance Standard and adoption by SWCC of the Small Wind Turbine Certification Policy. In February, we expect to announce when SWCC will begin to accept "Notices of Intent to Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-1718165450284230992010-01-13T09:18:00.000-08:002010-01-13T09:18:27.188-08:00SC Johnson HQ Testing Wind Energy · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability ExecutivesSC Johnson HQ Testing Wind Energy · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability ExecutivesScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-7196656469926198882010-01-07T11:55:00.000-08:002010-01-07T11:55:56.035-08:00Mariah Power BlogMariah Power BlogScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-91851644683031134612009-12-31T09:19:00.000-08:002009-12-31T09:19:43.169-08:00Santa Cruz County wind turbine presents conundrum for state regulators - Santa Cruz SentinelSanta Cruz County wind turbine presents conundrum for state regulators - Santa Cruz SentinelWhirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-8758315856552874242009-12-29T09:57:00.000-08:002009-12-29T09:57:46.852-08:00NEVADA: City of Reno Installs First of 10 Planned Wind Turbines « Interstate Renewable Energy CouncilNEVADA: City of Reno Installs First of 10 Planned Wind Turbines « Interstate Renewable Energy CouncilScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-20178245932067967812009-12-10T14:35:00.001-08:002009-12-10T14:35:52.114-08:00Lowe’s Launches+First+Energy+Centers http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=BW&date=20091210&id=10865206 Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-68001770381502280852009-12-10T08:36:00.001-08:002009-12-10T08:36:32.391-08:00Nordic Windpower's First Turbines Ship Nordic Windpower’s First Utility Scale Wind Turbines Headed for Uruguay Berkeley, CA, and Pocatello, ID, December 7, 2009 – Nordic Windpower announced today that the first three of its two-bladed wind turbines, destined for community and distributed wind energy projects in North and South America, have begun their journey to Rocha, Uruguay. Nordic Windpower markedWhirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-24598849855629912162009-12-04T16:21:00.000-08:002009-12-04T16:21:40.113-08:00California utilities push for solar, wind and carbon-capture projects | Greenspace | Los Angeles TimesCalifornia utilities push for solar, wind and carbon-capture projects | Greenspace | Los Angeles TimesScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-1537428610646728792009-12-02T13:38:00.000-08:002009-12-02T13:45:53.033-08:00NV Energy Increases Wind Energy RebatesResidential customers can now earn rebates for up to 60 kilowatts of wind-generated power to help offset the cost of installation. That's double the previous incentive.PJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804629954909519489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-69939782159464877772009-11-25T08:58:00.000-08:002009-11-25T08:58:14.039-08:00Wind Turbines Take a Lesson From Lance Armstrong -- Berardelli 2009 (1124): 1 -- ScienceNOWWind Turbines Take a Lesson From Lance Armstrong -- Berardelli 2009 (1124): 1 -- ScienceNOWScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-41651069559742386272009-11-24T15:25:00.001-08:002009-11-24T15:25:51.545-08:00Evance turbine install in Texas http://blip.tv/file/2846526 Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-10421614700510279202009-11-18T11:41:00.000-08:002009-11-18T11:41:26.443-08:00http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=CA02R&re=1&ee=1http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=CA02R&re=1&ee=1Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-56178617810770819072009-11-18T07:53:00.000-08:002009-11-18T07:53:20.710-08:00Islanders flock to unveiling of wind turbines - Bangor Daily NewsIslanders flock to unveiling of wind turbines - Bangor Daily NewsScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-79137991807027479572009-11-13T08:37:00.000-08:002009-11-13T08:37:46.846-08:00Wind Powers Vermont Ski Resort - WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-Wind Powers Vermont Ski Resort - WCAX.COM Local Vermont News, Weather and Sports-Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-2460731182809403382009-11-13T08:22:00.000-08:002009-11-13T08:22:23.280-08:00ASU holds ribbon-cutting for wind turbineWatauga Democrat - News Story - ASU holds ribbon-cutting for wind turbineScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-45436851633044352932009-11-12T20:25:00.000-08:002009-11-12T20:25:59.278-08:00Spain’s wind turbines supply half of the national power grid - Times OnlineSpain’s wind turbines supply half of the national power grid - Times OnlineScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-7177940279298093052009-11-12T16:44:00.000-08:002009-11-12T16:44:40.583-08:00Vermont's First On-Site Ski Resort Wind Turbine Commissioned Today at Bolton Valley | Alteris RenewablesVermont's First On-Site Ski Resort Wind Turbine Commissioned Today at Bolton Valley | Alteris RenewablesScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-13117781466441444452009-11-12T13:02:00.000-08:002009-11-12T13:44:46.931-08:00Two new Vertical Axis Turbines installed in the Bay AreaI am pleased to announce that there are two new Vertical Axis Wind Turbines installed in the Bay Area. I had the chance to go out and see the two new installs yesterday. They are both UGE 4kw turbines, one is at a private residence in Pittsburg and the other is at a State Park in the Delta. The turbines are are great for both urban and rural applications, and can be pole mounted or roof Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-16438414688259956182009-10-26T13:04:00.000-07:002009-10-26T13:06:13.882-07:00Golden Gate [X]press Article on Urban Wind PowerOctober 21st article on San Francisco's urban wind potential. Quotes from our very own Robin Wilson!http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/arts/013781.htmlWhirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-75805110176448305022009-10-26T12:49:00.000-07:002009-10-26T13:32:49.488-07:00San Francisco Urban Wind Power Directive <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal.dotm 0 0 1 264 1509 UC Berkeley 12 3 1853 12.257 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-61652319269595651212009-10-14T16:05:00.000-07:002009-10-14T16:06:26.572-07:00New F.I.T. info....Schwarzenegger Signs New Feed-In Tariff Subsidy and Interior Department Agreement:The modification of the feed-in tariff (FIT) in S.B. 32 revises and expands the program from 1.5 MW to 3 MW. This "new" FIT guarantees that utility owners will pay producers an estimated 15 to 17 cents per kilowatt hour. This FIT will help drive new renewable energy projects moving forward.Schwarzenegger Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-35428994242432952942009-10-12T23:53:00.000-07:002009-10-13T00:07:24.353-07:00Urban Wind Task Force Releases ReportMayor Newsom today announced recommendations from San Franciscos Urban Wind Power Task Force, charged with finding ways to encourage the expansion of local wind power generation in San Francisco.Check out the video for the full press release.Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-31560838343231793372009-10-05T08:33:00.001-07:002009-10-05T08:33:41.615-07:00More than 40,000 Wind Turbines to be Installed in North America in the Next Five Years, According to Pike ResearchMore than 40,000 Wind Turbines to be Installed in North America in the Next Five Years, According to Pike ResearchShared via AddThisScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-9822354682900297702009-10-01T18:07:00.000-07:002009-10-01T18:13:06.265-07:00Whirligig is now on Twitter!Whirligig just joined the social networking site Twitter. Our accountname is: WhirligigWind"Follow" us for our most recent updates and happenings!Posted by:JuliaWhirligig Inc.http://www.trustinthewind.comWhirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-65379214697021583672009-09-30T19:04:00.000-07:002009-09-30T19:06:58.371-07:00 Here is our blog http://trustinthewind.blogspot.com/ You can post things to it whenever you want. You can do it on the site or email to share15.trustinthewind@blogger.com Robin Wilson Whirligig Inc. 415-525-3800 office http://www.trustinthewind.com "The answer my friend is blowing in the Wind" Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-15055619127295557112009-09-30T19:02:00.000-07:002009-09-30T19:03:33.669-07:00Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03475601718343943117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-73618948895858079892009-09-30T19:00:00.000-07:002009-09-30T19:02:18.291-07:00Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03475601718343943117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-33006457272159929822009-09-30T18:52:00.000-07:002009-09-30T18:55:24.452-07:00 http://www.sfgov.org/site/mayor_index.asp?id=111579 Robin Wilson Whirligig Inc. 415-525-3800 office http://www.trustinthewind.com "The answer my friend is blowing in the Wind" Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-32697252015670994792009-09-30T18:51:00.000-07:002009-09-30T18:54:35.222-07:00 http://www.sfbg.com/blogs/politics/2009/09/mayor_gavin_newsom_directs_win.html Robin Wilson Whirligig Inc. 415-525-3800 office http://www.trustinthewind.com "The answer my friend is blowing in the Wind" Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-84046921126989754202009-09-30T09:41:00.001-07:002009-09-30T09:41:22.037-07:00San Francisco turns to wind power to hit carbon neutrality by 2030 | VentureBeatSan Francisco turns to wind power to hit carbon neutrality by 2030 | VentureBeatShared via AddThisScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-29685745146176568732009-09-29T17:06:00.000-07:002009-09-29T17:09:35.122-07:00 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Contact: Mayor's Office of Communications, (415) 554-6131 *** PRESS RELEASE *** Mayor Newsom Announces Recommendations of San Francisco’s Urban Wind Power Task Force SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Mayor Newsom today announced recommendations from San Francisco’s Urban Wind Power Task Force, charged with finding ways to encourage the expansion Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-91645039380694310382009-09-29T12:13:00.001-07:002009-09-29T12:13:53.298-07:00San Francisco tilts toward wind powerSan Francisco tilts toward wind powerShared via AddThisScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-83837588227452373582009-09-23T14:07:00.001-07:002009-09-23T14:07:59.594-07:00MARIAH POWER CELEBRATES 400TH WINDSPIRE� WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION - Mariah Power - pitchengine.comMARIAH POWER CELEBRATES 400TH WINDSPIRE� WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION - Mariah Power - pitchengine.comShared via AddThisScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-5344655536782813712009-08-26T08:53:00.001-07:002009-08-26T08:53:17.295-07:00scott@trustinthewind.com has shared: San Diego wind turbine maker to buy two companies San Diego wind turbine maker to buy two companies Source: sdnn.com scott@trustinthewind.com sent this using ShareThis. Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-56676953165281594072009-08-26T08:28:00.001-07:002009-08-26T08:28:47.618-07:00CNET News.com: A fix for wind turbine outlay - CNET NewsThis email was sent from Scott@trustinthewind.comMessage from sender: A fix for wind turbine outlay - CNET NewsURL: http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10318155-54.htmlHelix Wind to offer loans for small businesses and individuals looking to make the jump into wind energy.CNET: The source for computers and technology http://www.cnet.comWhirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-9673755057620796642009-08-25T14:30:00.000-07:002009-08-25T14:33:12.146-07:00FW: Information on ITC and Accelerated Depreciation for 2009 Projects Hello all, I’m sending you the attached information on the ITC and the 2009 Federal Accelerated Depreciation so you can apply for these two grant programs. Here are a couple key highlights of these programs if you apply for and are granted the awards in 2009: ITC: What is the amount of the tax credits? 30% of the total installed cost of the system. Can a system owner use the credit in Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-78303277991032956142009-08-24T16:49:00.000-07:002009-08-24T16:52:13.244-07:00http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/wal-mart-commits-to-wind-power-5232/ Wal-Mart Commits to Wind Power The world's largest retailer signs up its first major wind power purchase from Duke Energy to supply its Texas stores and facilities. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to buy wind-generated electricity from Duke Energy Corp. to power up to 15 percent of its 360 stores and facilities in Texas – a first for the retailing giant. Under the four-year agreement, Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-17624891086827003372009-08-19T17:50:00.000-07:002009-08-19T17:53:08.485-07:00Actual turbines showcased at the SF Family Day Kite Festival DC Power will be bringing the following turbines for us to showcase at the Kite Festival on Sept 19th & 20th Evance Iskra R9000 5kw turbine http://www.evancewind.com/ And a Kestrel e400 3kw turbine http://www.kestrelwind.co.za/ I also am going to try to bring one of our smaller turbines. The small turbines are for charging a battery. They are great for Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-54330573421272896012009-08-19T15:18:00.001-07:002009-08-19T15:18:22.645-07:00xWhirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-16022772802522026402009-08-14T11:53:00.000-07:002009-08-14T11:56:50.217-07:00come see us at SF FAMILY DAY KITE FESTIVAL sept 19 and 20thHome Contests Performers Proclamation Partners Volunteers Schedule Site Plan ExhibitorsLatest News:Wind Power Makes Historyon San Francisco BayVolunteers: Sign up nowContact Us: StaffFamily Day Kite Festival415.383.0500 (office) 415.381.9329 (fax)info@fdkf.orgSaturday and SundaySeptember 19 and 2011 am - 6 pmFamily Day Kite Festival 2009The Family Day Kite Festival is a free, open-air, panoramic,Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-23253448996224044612009-08-13T19:47:00.000-07:002009-08-13T19:49:47.283-07:00Residential Loan With Cal Green Lending CHECK OUT THESE LOAN PRICES for RESIDENTIAL! These turbine owners would likely have a positive cash flow every month!! We can offer no cost equity lines at 4%, and fixed seconds for 15 and 20 year terms, but I do believe our unsecured programs are reserved for PV... $55k = $183 $85k = $283 Scott Cooper Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-89706290812365653662009-08-13T17:56:00.000-07:002009-08-13T17:58:52.615-07:00SMALL WIND TURBINE LOANS FROM CAL GREEN LENDING I have some options for systems under $100k, as follows: - the turbine is the collateral - 10 year term - 6% - 1% point cost with a $250 application fee $55,000 = $610 per month $85,000 = $943 per month This would be using the CA small business energy improvement loan, so the underwriting could take up to 60 or 90 days. This is theWhirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-59727729443570769582009-08-12T11:07:00.000-07:002009-08-12T11:09:45.942-07:00Yesterday was a great day for the Pickens Plan! From the desk of T. Boone Pickens robin: Monday’s “Clean Energy Summit 2.0” in Las Vegas was amazing. Everywhere we turned, leaders including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, president of the Progress for America Action Fund John Podesta, and former Vice President Al Gore were talking up natural gas as the way to help get us off foreign oil. It was a great day for the Pickens Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-57289756326057777312009-08-11T17:43:00.000-07:002009-08-11T17:45:25.960-07:00CLEAN SKIES TO STREAM LIVE FROM NATIONAL CLEAN ENERGY SUMMIT 2.0: Supporters Of Pickens Plan on LinkedIn Check out this event: http://push.pickensplan.com/profiles/blogs/clean-skies-to-stream-live Streaming live all day August 10th featuring Boone Pickens, Bill Clinton, Al Gore and including a Town Meeting style Q&A session at the end. Visit Supporters Of Pickens Plan on LinkedIn at: http://push.pickensplan.com/groups/group/show?id=2187034%3AGroup%3A33581 Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-64999452666468961242009-08-11T16:37:00.000-07:002009-08-11T16:39:18.964-07:00Live Webcam at the Woods Hole Research Center... Please accept our sincere apologies if you tried to log into the Northwind 100 rotor-raising at Woods Hole Research Center The webcam setup at the site was not ready for the almost 2000 people who tried to link in yesterday. Luckily, a videographer from the local paper was there and caught it on film. View the 3 Whirligig Small Wind Expertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10479438835206947964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-30365068535418142262009-08-11T11:56:00.000-07:002009-08-11T12:03:24.905-07:00PG&E SGIP Webinar - Self Generatiion Incentive ProgramThis is helpful information on PG&E program. The program has been extended until the end of 2011.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-89032708308598092482009-08-10T13:37:00.000-07:002009-08-10T13:51:32.629-07:00U.S. Treasury Grant now funded.Good news, the Department of Treasury is currently offering a grant (section 1603) in lieu of the 30% ITC (Investment Tax Credit). The Treasury will pay the grant within 60 days of the Wind Turbine being placed in service or under construction.Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16792878234720770477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-84383424157040508582009-08-09T22:37:00.000-07:002009-08-09T22:46:16.399-07:00Can this model work for wind power?One block off the Grid has a great model for Solar Power, why wouldn't it work for wind power?PJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804629954909519489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859572626513946210.post-46323340510999606142009-08-07T17:45:00.000-07:002009-08-07T17:48:59.142-07:00HiHi,Welcome to Whirligig Wind Power Blog. Please post any news or idea about small wind. We here at Whirligig will post regular updates on we are doing with small wind power in California and NevadaRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03475601718343943117noreply@blogger.com0