Oct 14 2009
Ribbon Cutting Is Thursday, Oct. 15, 11am
Helix Wind Corp. (OTCBB: HLXW), a global renewable energy company, is pleased to be a sponsor of the Zero Energy Idea House (ZEH) project. ZEH is holding its ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 am PDT on Thursday, October 15, at 840 West Lake Sammamish Parkway, SE, Bellevue, WA.
The 1,630-square-foot home is a demonstration model that combines energy generation and conservation building materials, including a roof garden, to slash monthly energy bills. Helix Wind’s model S322 small wind turbine, a renewable energy system for residential and other verticals, combined with the company’s proprietary Wind Turbine Monitoring System (WTMS) are an integral part of the house’s renewable energy platform.
Scott Weinbrandt, chairman and president of Helix Wind, said, “The Zero Energy Idea House proves that Americans can live comfortably with renewable energy in a well-designed house. Helix Wind is pleased with this opportunity to demonstrate just how well our small wind turbine can perform in powering a residential home. In addition, our WTMS will be delivering real-time data on the turbine’s performance to the homeowner’s own computer, showcasing the accountability and transparency of our small wind systems.”
The Helix S322, which sells for $7,500, provides smooth power delivery across a broad range of wind speeds and under the most difficult of physical environments. Simple to install, modular and scalable, the S322 is ideally suited for urban environments and off-grid locations. It is built to endure and be captivating to the eye.
To cope with the unusual climactic conditions of the Puget Sound Basin, the Zero Energy Idea House uses both the Helix Wind S322 turbine and extensive solar panels to provide energy. Architect David Clinkston of Clinkston Brunner, the firm that designed the house, said “Historically, the Pacific Northwest has much wind and little sun during the winter months. The ZEH house will enjoy a good symbiosis between the two renewable energy systems.”
Consumer interest in the Zero Energy House has been intense, according to ZEH builder and homeowner Donna Shirey, president of Shirey Contracting, Inc. Starting on October 17, local volunteer docents will conduct tours every two hours, every weekend for the next month, as well as scheduled tours for larger groups during the week. In addition, 425 Magazine is preparing an article about the house’s energy saving features for its Jan/Feb 2010 issue.
Source: http://www.helixwind.com