Q&A

1. What do you know about wind energy?
It’s wild and unpredictable
Mostly used by farmers.
It can be dangerous, like tornadoes.
It’s an Alternative generation, depends on wind patterns, relies on mechanical devices, there are several in California.
Sailboats use it. Long history, since Egyptians.
Wind is free.
Rare and specialized conditions.

2. How do you feel about wind turbines?
The big propellers are too big and ugly.
They’re pretty.
They’re huge.
Perfectly fine. Want on in my yard. Probably noisy.
They look out of place.
Clutter the open scenery.
They need to be better
It has to be very windy and they’re big.

3. Do you think wind is a viable energy source?
The turbine farms are too remote.
Huh?
It should be, but how?
Yes, in some areas.
Yes, sailboats.
Only if it’s cheaper.
Only as a small percentage.

4. What do you want to know about wind energy?
How can it be used?
Can it be controlled safely?
What makes it?
How many turbines does it take to produce energy economically viable? Can they be used in small settings.
New sailboat sail designs.
Safety.
How it’s cost compares.

5. Would you use Wind Energy to power your home?
For cooling.
It blows leaves, yes.
Not directly.
Yes, if it were cost-effective & windy.
No. Cooling maybe.
Not directly like solar.
Not In My Back Yard!!!

6. Do you know how a wind turbine works?
Basic generator?
Has propellers.
Has to be in windy area.
It spins? . . . No, not specifically.
Like a big reverse propeller.
Makes electricity.
Like a propeller.

7. What types of turbines are you familiar with?
Big tall propellers in Texas.
The ones near Palm Springs.
Barns, windmills in fields, propellers out in the boonies.
Big Propellers and some other thing I saw at a boat show.
Big huge ones I’ve seen in pictures.
None, except the wind farm photos.

8. What would you have Wind Energy power?
Sail boats.
Kites, toys.
Water pumps, generators.
My refrigerator. Cow milking machines.
Boats. Big Ships. Cruise Ships.
A clock.
Something moving.