On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:39:06 GMT, Tony Bryer
wrote:

On 11 Nov 2006 19:23:40 -0800 wrote :
"If you're planning to make the ultimate green fashion statement by
putting a wind turbine on top of your house, think again.

Green campaigners warn that rooftop windmills do little to cut
greenhouse gases, may annoy your neighbours, cause vibrations that
could damage your home and produce only enough electricity to power a
hairdryer.

"The architect behind the eco-friendly makeover of David Cameron's
house has admitted the wind turbine being attached to the Tory leader's
roof is not as effective as was hoped.

..

Now Mr Michaelis himself has admitted their failings and Mr Cameron,
who spent thousands on his model, may have to invest in a new one as
early as next year. "It's early days for wind turbines and their
efficiency can only get better," said Mr Michaelis, of architects
Michaelis Boyd Associates in Ladbroke Grove."

http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/a... ne/article.do

But if the wind isn't there, buying a new one isn't going to make
much difference.

And this is the leader of the party which promises to slash wasteful
non-productive expenditure


More fuel for the debate, with emphasis on rooftop systems and their
"capabilities" or lack of.

http://rapidshare.com/files/4548628/...nergy.pdf.html


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