Will a Skystream lower neighboring property values?
No. With thousands of small wind generators installed today in the U.S., there has never been any evidence to support this claim. Actually, there are several survey sources that indicate otherwise. In fact, there are 20,000 small wind generators installed every year, and to date there has been no documented evidence that small wind generators have ever lowered neighborhood property values. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), a survey of 300 California homeowners conducted for the California Energy Commission found that 50% of homeowners surveyed “would be willing to pay more for a home equipped with solar and wind technology.” The same study found that 60% of homeowners surveyed “would be more interested in a home that has a renewable energy system already installed versus a home that does not.” Communication with your neighbors about your plans to install a Skystream is a courtesy that can prevent misperceptions. Winds of Change can assist in that process.
