wind power is very location specific need to be in a good area to get the best performance out of wind power, remember with wind power you don't need a slight breeze you need gale winds
this is meant to be the new in thing for wind power
http://www.turby.nl/ heard a few good reports on it
using alternative power is a lifestyle thing ,you have to adapt to self sufficiency, eg:wood fired stove/oven which does the hot water too. get rid of that dishwasher and other fancy appliances ,