Wind Turbine Grant Infomation...on it's way! New Info

The grant rules were changed as of the 17th when the new stimulus package was signed. Good in everyones favor! They are now giving a grant of 30% for the installation & turbines or you may take a production tax credit if your ranch does not qualify for the grant money. This was a $4,000.00 cap. The new grant will be out with in 2-3 weeks, Wind Man is staying in touch with the Temple USDA office very closely. They will call me as soon as the new paper work has been released. If you would like to read more see see USDA Farm Bill Section 9007 Rural Energy for America Program There is grants and loan information on this website.The good news is the grants that are under $200,000.00 (project) have cut back on the paper work needed. We are excited to see the changes, I will contact you as soon as USDA sends us the current grant. If you have any question on what you reading in the Internet..please call Wind Man . He will find the answer if he does not have it for you.

We offer a service at no charge, please send me 12 months of the ranches power bills (KWH used). The location of your ranch. We can then size the unit that you will need and provide you and your grant a wind study of the area you are located in.

Wind Man Energy with this information can estimate a payback for your investment.

Waiting for the ink to dry!

February 13 – The House and Senate both approved the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which contains several provisions intended to keep the wind energy industry growing in the current adverse economic and financial climate. The legislation includes a grant program to monetize tax incentives for renewable energy, a three-year extension of the production tax credit, provisions to promote transmission for renewable energy, and a removal of the cost cap on the small wind investment tax credit. The legislation is expected to be signed into law by the President on February 16 or 17.

The future in Wind Energy is looking bright, the intent to extend the production tax credit is what we have been pushing for, five years was the goal but three years is very optimistic. This is exciting...a grant program to monetize tax incentives for renewable energy??? What is that all going to be about? !!Till tomorrow....or maybe the next day!

2/3/09 Iowa Pushes California out of #2 in the Race for Wind Power

The Production Tax Credit, a plan Congress created in 1992, provides tax credits to farmers and companies who implement wind energy to help subsidize the cost of installation. Gov. Chet. Culver of Iowa has proposed that Congress adopt a five-year extension of the Production Tax Credit, which is set to expire in December 2009."Investing in wind is investing in job creation and economic growth." Gov.Chet Culver said in a statement. An extension would help make wind energy a permanent and viable energy option not only for Iowa, but the country.The tax credits are performance-based and do not use excessive tax dollars. In order to receive the credit, companies have to hire a certain number of people at a certain wage. The tax credit is meant to offset upstart costs. The implementation of such a power plan shows how committed Iowa is to wind energy and alternative power, he said.
We need a five year extension for the Production Tax Credit. Time passes quickly when dealing with a performance based commodity. Contact your Government officials now!

2/2/2009 Windman visits Beeville last Friday

Beeville County Wildlife Management Association held their yearly meeting last Friday night. Over 150 people attended for the 10 gun auction and fish fry. Randy Wall was there to hold the meeting, new officers were elected that evening. Everyone was reminded how important it is to not only feed your livestock but the wildlife on your land. This years drought has been hard on all the animals not just our pockets. When this happen the wildlife rob your feed and do damage to your feeder. Today let's not only put our hopes & dreams in the economy but think of the famers and ranchers that rain will come this week!