Wind Turbines Help Obliterate Utility Bills

Online, May 11, 2012 (Newswire.com) - A North Wales businessman who built a 21st century house to obliterate his utility bills has moved a step closer with the erection of three wind turbines in a field near his Flintshire home.

The 8 metre high structures don't require planning permission and make no noise.

Russell White has nearly completed his home on a former six acre farm near Northop. When complete he says it will be totally self sufficient, generating all the energy and water he needs.

The property has achieved the maximum level 6 of sustainability according to the Code for Sustainable Homes.

He said: "I am passionate about saving energy, so much so, that when the dream of building my own home became a reality, I built a zero-carbon home."

Mr White said his green venture will earn him thousands from utility companies.

Once the wind turbines are up and running and the well connected for running water, he expects to make up to five thousand pounds a year.

"Like everyone else, I was aware that my fuel bills were increasing. I was also aware that renewable energy was available but it was not clear how to get the best from it. Following extensive research into the different sources of renewable energy available I have developed a portfolio of products. These products are also an integral part of my zero-carbon eco friendly home," said Russell.

There are also solar panels on the property so it is generating its own electricity and the rainwater from gutters is also stored for use. The family also has solar hot water.

Mr White, the managing director of eco renewable company Allbrite added: "We do log burners and biomass which link to the solar and we can heat the house and also top up the hot water in the winter so you're not putting all your eggs in one basket."

Domestic wind turbines are a superb way of generating electricity from wind and they are eligible for the government renewable energy feed in tariff scheme. Homeowners can expect a fast return on investment. They are also very environmentally friendly, and a low cost source of sustainable energy.

You can expect a return on your investment from your domestic wind turbine within 10 years, over its lifetime it will pay for itself many times over.

Russell feels it's important he has the products in his house which he sells at Allbrite to prove their green credentials.

The house cost 30 per cent less to build than a standard house its size and Russell believes this is a house for the future.

He said: "The future isn't gas and oil it's about renewables and it's never one product it's an integration of different products to fit your lifestyle. I passionately believe I've got it right."