The Sousa Family

Just north of Reno, Nevada a residential neighborhood is quickly becoming a center for home wind turbines. The suburban neighborhood features ranch-style homes on one acre lots.

Two residents in this neighborhood have recently installed twin Windspire generators on their property to take advantage of this abundant alternative energy source.

Who: The Sousa family

What: Twin Windspire wind turbines

Where: 1 acre residences in Spanish Springs, Nevada

Why: Sousa was convinced to get his Windspire wind turbines after seeing his next-door neighbor’s spinning in the breeze. Sousa and his neighbors are each expecting to save more than 50% off their energy bills with clean and renewable energy.

Tax Credit: Applied for 30% federal tax credit for small wind appliances

Local Rebates: $3000 rebate for each Windspire from the NV Energy WindGeneration Program

Testimonial: “I used to hate the wind when I lived in California,” said Lou Sousa, proud new owner of two Windspire wind turbines. “Now I wake up every day and think- I hope it’s windy today!”