Over the past 10 years, there has been a raised consciousness about the affects of global warming and the human contribution to this condition. The facts speak for themselves- and though some deny its true cause, the overwhelming scientific conclusion points to an increasingly industrial world that pollutes in the name of modernization. Most of the people on this planet don't have a choice about their carbon footprint; they are in survival mode for the most basic of needs. Others can have a real impact on their personal contribution to this preventable epidemic, and can lead by example on ways to slow down the process.

In 2006, a staggering 86% of the nations electricity was created by coal, petroleum and natural gas, with the remaining 14% comprised of nuclear, hydro-electric, solar and wind sources, in that order. As the number one nation in the world (still) in total carbon emissions, we as citizens have a responsibility to act if we have the ability to do so.

Harvesting the energy of the wind finds its roots over 5500 years ago when the first boats used its power to cover seas. Since then this kinetic energy has been utilized in many fashions, with electricity generation being new to the list. The grand mega-turbine behemouths we see around California are early attempts to utilize the massive power that is contained in our weather, but fell short of the ability to be reliable and cost effective. In the past 10 years, major advancements have been made, and has made this energy available not just to utility companies, but to residents that have a good wind source, and the want to make a resounding impact on our planet for now and for the future.

A couple of the drawbacks to owning a residential turbine in the past has been their unreliability, their cost, and their asthetic and noise impact on neighbors and community. But things have changed. As the cost of energy has risen (and will continue to rise) wind turbines have been vastly improved to produce quiet, clean energy. The winds of change have arrived, with turbine technology that has been well funded, over-engineered, and provide a real alternative to traditionally based carbon emitting mainstays.

With major incentives and rebates given by our State and Federal governments, one can take advantage of these new technologies and own a stake in our world's future. The turbines that Sustainable Power Systems provides have been well researched and developed. They represent the next generation in scalable turbines that will pay for themselves in a short amount of time, while giving you the ability to act on your desire to make a real difference. In addition, these appliances can and will protect you from the ever increasing price of electricity already outline by PG&E "quote".

With families of our own, it gives us great satisfaction to know that by your choices, we are reducing carbon emissions by the ton, and that is what it's all about. We thank you for considering SPS as a potential contractor, and hope that we can work together to make a difference.