Diesel has been used as a source of energy for many many years. Up until recently Diesel electricity has been one of the easiest and least expensive options. The view of diesel changed during the last oil price spike when suddenly electricity from diesel was significantly more expensive. Despite the current ‘low’ in diesel prices (approximately $80/bbl when this article was written), the days of cheap oil are past.

Diesel electricity is typically used where other sources are unavailable. In Global Wind Groups home country, Canada, this typically means remote /northern communities, outposts, and recreational properties. In many island countries, the entire island is powered by diesel fuel, leaving regular citizens and businesses exposed to fluctuations in the international oil markets.

Global Wind Group Inc.¹s renewable energy products are an excellent way to off-set diesel consumption. Installations of GWGs Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) are scalable, meaning as more power is needed more turbines are installed. Since each turbine saves diesel costs, those savings can be re-invested in more turbines, eventually leading to an elimination of diesel altogether.

Investing in renewable energy sources is a wise decision which insulates customers from rising fuel prices. Contact us today to discover what a
Global Wind Group Inc. Vertical-axis wind turbine can do for you.

Presented by: Alex Stuart, President, Global Wind Group Inc.

Welcome honored guest and fellow citizens, my name is Alex Stuart and I am the President of Global Wind Group Inc. Today is significant for the R.M. Of Morris, Manitoba and Canada as a whole. This wind turbine installation represents a great step towards realizing the benefits of the new green-economy. Global Wind Group Inc, a Manitoba company, installed Canadian-made turbines with local trades people and the financial support of the Rural Municipality of Morris and a $25,000 grant from Manitoba Conservation’s Sustainable Development Innovations Fund.

Building mounted wind turbines represent a new way for us to see wind energy, silent, un-obtrusive, easily roof-mounted and very cost-effective. Vertical-axis wind turbines are a remarkable improvement over traditional propeller style turbines because they are bird-safe, require very little maintenance, and most importantly run quietly. When you consider the number of suitable structures in Manitoba and across the country you’ll realize we are poised to capitalize on our un-used roof-top real-estate.

The amount and source of energy used by the world is going to change. It has to. It will change for a variety of reasons: some under our control – like getting serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions (which may lead to some kind of c

arbon taxation scheme), and others not under our control – like a dwindling supply of oil and natural gas (which will also mean prices may increase substantially).

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Keys to successful renewable energy funding grant applications

We would like to share with your Global Wind Group Inc.’s experience in guiding the Rural Municipality of Morris through their successful application to the Manitoba Conservation Sustainable Development Innovations Fund for $25,000:

• Understand the purpose of the grant i.e. to study a new technology, reduce energy costs, and stimulate the ‘green’ economy.
• Use language contained in the grant description in the application.
• Connect the application with as many of the criteria as possible, be creative.
• Speak with the contact person before submitting the application. Listen carefully for key words or phrases that should be included in the application.
• Follow-up to confirm receipt of the application and ask about specific timelines, i.e. when the grant review committee meets next.
• Be patient, approving a grant takes a fair amount of time. After-all, you want grant money spent on truly meaningful projects, like yours.

On April 22, 2009 , Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Steve Ashton and Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau announced Manitobans will be taking a leadership role in developing grassroots solutions to climate change under a new initiative to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 20 per cent over the next three years.

The aim of the Community Led Emissions Reduction pilot program is to develop projects and incentives that will encourage and support the greatest immediate emissions reductions and build toward long-term, lasting changes. Local government and not-for-profit community organization program participants may initiate projects or activities including energy measures through home or building retrofits, more efficient lighting choices or alternative energies such as solar, wind or biomass.

The pilot program will be delivered in partnership with the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities, Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM), Manitoba Hydro, local not-for-profit environmental organizations and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

Read the full press release at: http://news.gov.mb.ca/news/index.html?archive=2009-04-01&item=5703