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VentureBeat: Funds blow in for Mariah’s residential wind turbine

  • Sean · 1 year ago
    This is great. I am all about people being independant when it comes to energy. Is there a better way to become less effected by failing gov't policies and the economy.

    There are 2 rather conflicting statements in this article though....

    "Priced at $1,400 to $2,300, it provides a fairly affordable solution for lowering electric bills"


    "A promising 4,000 pre-orders have already been received at $4995 a pop — a figure that could climb"


    ....What gives? $1400-$2300 is "ok" and will only get me my money back in a decade which is really not that great of an investment. Does this mean that it may take me 20-40 years to get my money back at the price tag of $5000? That is an even worse investment.

    Do I have my wires crossed or does is anyone else confused here???
  • Camille Ricketts · 1 year ago
    Sean, it's the $5,000 model that will pay for itself in saved costs within 10 years, not the cheaper competing turbines I mentioned from Freetricity and the like. I hope that helps clarify things!
  • Julie · 9 months ago
    Do not buy Freetricity's products. You will not receive them but the bonus is they keep the money!!! It's a scam!