Turning towards renewable energy with its Windspire wind turbines, Mariah Power (who was featured on ABC’s “20/20″) is doing three great things.
In this down-turning economy, how does a company make money, put laid off auto workers to work, and save the environment? Mariah Power knows how.
A while back, we ran an article entitled “Laid off Autoworkers to build Windspires in Michigan.” From that article:
In Manistee, Michigan, the town is preparing for the opening of a new manufacturing facility that will build Windspire wind turbines and provide badly needed jobs to the community.
People like Randy Brown, a seasoned engineer of the auto industry forced into unemployment, will now be able to build a career in wind power. Younger employees like Chris Dittmer, who saw a bleak future for himself within the community, find opportunities in alternative energy.
And now, Mariah Power has been featued on 20/20 as one of the companies that adapted their old business models to better operate in the new economy.
At only 30 feet tall and 4 feet wide, the Windspire wind turbine is distinguished by its sleek propeller-free design and ultra quiet operation. It is designed for use by homes, small businesses, schools, museums, parks, and much more.
The website says ” The Windspire®
wind turbine generates power when wind blows against its vertical airfoils causing them to spin. This power is then converted to AC electricity and is immediately available to power your home grid and all the appliances that draw electricity from it, such as lights, refrigerators, and air conditioners. While the technology behind the Windspire is complex, the basic premise is simple: the stronger the wind the more power it will generate”.
The upfront cost is about $6,500.00, and with many local, state and federal programs helping to foot the bill, this is a win / win situation for all involved. It looks like Mariah Power, employees, consumers and the environment will all benefit from this great business model.
Good job guys! Keep up the good work!
Source: News Post Online
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Outstanding, this is a fine example of the niche we’ve been trying to promote, wind power scaled to a home or small business. Thanks for gathering this one and making it available!