1. Energy independence: decreased reliance on volatile foreign oil suppliers
2. Increase in property values: a home’s value certainly will increase when there are no energy costs to the owner.
3. Cleaner Air: less electricity generation from fossil fuel sources means fewer pollutants in the air, and a healthier breath for the town residents.
4. Reduction in peak demand: decreased probability of blackouts when the peak demand is aided by wind turbines.
5. Increased economic growth: more green jobs for the community. Greater profit margins for businesses no longer paying for energy usage.
6. Increased town appeal: a town resident is more attracted to a town that supports sustainable living, and a healthier environment to raise their children.
7. Diversified energy portfolio: an investor in the stock market will never rely on one stock or bond to provide financial security, so why should a resident rely on one energy source to provide for their electricity usage?
8. Education: a wind turbine can be a learning tool for school age children. Students can not only monitor wind speed, power output, and amount of carbon mitigated, but they can also learn how a turbine works. A turbine is an invaluable hands on science project for every age.
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