| The best wind in Minnesota can be found in the | | | | as they are in Arizona. Sun light is not direct and |
| southwest portion of the state and at the lake. In | | | | hot. Some studies suggest our sunlight is 40% |
| the southern portion of the state big wind farms | | | | less effective than sun light in the southwest. And |
| have taken root. But in lake country there are | | | | there is the issue of snow covering solar |
| virtually no wind turbines changing wind to | | | | collectors during winter months, further reducing |
| electricity. Wind on lakes generally is more | | | | panel electrical output, making wind power a |
| vibrant because lakes are not hindered by trees | | | | better value up north. |
| or geographical contours. | | | | Many lake home owners are looking for ways to |
| Many lake home owners use their lake home as | | | | reduce winter heating costs. Wind Turbines in |
| a personal family resort in which they launch into | | | | conjunction with geothermal heat can have |
| the surrounding area to take in all that Minnesota | | | | significant impact. The problem with turbines on |
| offers. Then they return home to their primary | | | | lake property will be cosmetics...dealing with lake |
| residence carrying the electrical costs throughout | | | | associations, County and neighbors. Permitting |
| winter. Some use off peak electricity as a | | | | could also be challenging as wind turbines operating |
| means to mitigate energy costs. Even then, | | | | in these areas have generally not be addressed. |
| however, heating bills can be large. | | | | So be prepared to educate them on the merits |
| Solar collectors are not as effective in Minnesota | | | | of going green. |