This page is designed to share information about the production of energy from our Windstream Residential Wind Turbine. As we researched turbines prior to purchasing ours there was a lack of helpful actual results from existing turbines. Prior to installing ours I began daily electrical readings so that I would be able to see the impact that our turbine has.

Our turbine is grid tied and we have a net metering agreement in place with Central Maine Power (CMP). CMP installed a double meter at our box. One meter reads power purchased from the grid and the other reflects power generated from our turbine. What makes things hard to figure exactly is that the power generated from the turbine first goes into our house reducing or eliminating electricity purchased from the grid. When the turbine production exceeds the usage of the house the "In Meter" stops moving and the "Out Meter" begins to turn accruing electrical credits that can be used at a later time. Initially, we only have one meter and had the opportunity to watch the meter actually spin backwards. To see a video clip of the meter changing direction check out Installation Photo page..