Urban Green Energy's eddyGT vertical axis wind turbine in St. Louis suburb!

  • 13 years ago
Castle Energy installed 32 wind turbines manufactured by Urban Green Energy as part of the Lexington Farm community's sustainability initiatives.

32 homes were outfitted with Urban Green Energy's eddyGT 1kW vertical axis wind turbine along with solar roof panels, significantly reducing the energy costs of the residents at Lexington Farms (Jerseyville, IL).

Lexington Farms is the first LEED Platinum community of its kind in the nation.

Each home is equipped with the following:
1000W eddyGT vertical axis wind turbine manufactured by Urban Green Energy
7200W photovoltaic roof panels
ENERGY STAR appliances
U35-rated argon gas filled windows
R-21 wall and R-49 attic insulation
Low-flow water fixtures and WaterSense toilets
Sustainable landscaping with efficient irrigation systems
Extensive use of recycled construction materials
Solar and wind-powered streetlights
Draft-reducing air-tight construction
Low VOC paints
Energy efficient florescent light fixtures

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