Castle Energy installed 32 wind turbines manufactured by Urban Green Energy as part of the Lexington Farm community's sustainability initiatives.<br /><br />32 homes were outfitted with Urban Green Energy's eddyGT 1kW vertical axis wind turbine along with solar roof panels, significantly reducing the energy costs of the residents at Lexington Farms (Jerseyville, IL).<br /><br />Lexington Farms is the first LEED Platinum community of its kind in the nation.<br /><br />Each home is equipped with the following:<br />1000W eddyGT vertical axis wind turbine manufactured by Urban Green Energy<br />7200W photovoltaic roof panels<br />ENERGY STAR appliances<br />U35-rated argon gas filled windows<br />R-21 wall and R-49 attic insulation<br />Low-flow water fixtures and WaterSense toilets<br />Sustainable landscaping with efficient irrigation systems<br />Extensive use of recycled construction materials<br />Solar and wind-powered streetlights<br />Draft-reducing air-tight construction<br />Low VOC paints <br />Energy efficient florescent light fixtures
