On 9 Jan, 20:04, "Mary Fisher" wrote:
"Roger Mills" wrote in message

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Even if he is, it's a very valid question - and one that seems to be
ignored by the government when thrusting these token green measures on us.
Just as your average suburban domestic windmill will take more energy to
manufacture it than it will ever generate in its lifetime.

Evidence?



Well you could try asking someone who's got one. The trouble is there
is nowhere near enough wind in most urban/suburban settings. It's a
bit old hat - even the most credulous innumerate greenies now accept
they don't work where there are trees and buildings.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environmen...ernativeenergy
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environmen...arbonemissions
http://www.scoraigwind.com/citywinds/index.htm
http://www.bre.co.uk/newsdetails.jsp?id=456
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...Se arch&meta=

If you are by the coast, or on top of a hill, it may be a different.

T