The Denver Post recently reported that Mercury Cafe owner Marilyn Megenity expects to have done something rarely seen in metro Denver: built two power-generating windmills atop her popular restaurant downtown. Despite several potential drawbacks including, weak winds, height restrictions, neighborhood opposition, lack of rebates and relatively low electric rates, she hopes that her $20,000 investment – entailing two 12-foot rooftop-mounted windmills plus six solar-electric panels – will have a five- to 10 year pay back period.
Despite less than ideal performance, wind energy in Colorado has continued to grow. Last year, 8,400 small wind-powered structures were sold, compared with 4,700 in 2004, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
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