Before you go shopping for a wind generator, contact your local utility company and building or zoning department for the appropriate application information. Make sure that the building and zoning administrators are aware of your project, and that you secure the required building permits well before you put a down payment on any equipment. They will likely want to know how tall a tower you plan to install and where on your property the tower will be located. For those living in rural areas, the land restriction is less of an issue.

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