Thomas, who was this week’s guest speaker at the regular Rotary Club meeting, said the people need to find alternative sources because they cannot expect help from the cash-strapped government.
Thomas made a presentation on the benefits of using wind power technology.
He said it is high time for CNMI residents to look for alternative energy sources.
“There are plenty of alternatives available,” he added.
A wind turbine saves him about 800 kilowatts in electric consumption every month for his three-bedroom/two bathroom house on island, Thomas said.
He noted that the average electric consumption of a regular or small household in the U.S. is from 700 to 900 kwh per month.
“If the wind turbine could generate about 800 kilowatts for me, then I would have zero electric bill,” he said.
According to Thomas, a wind turbine system must be certified by National Electrical Manufacturers Association, the International Organization for Standardization, or another U.S. Department of Energy approved agency.
Thomas said he has been working with GE Wind Power’s China division on developing a wind power generation system that could meet the specific needs of the marine environment in the CNMI.
“I have been trial testing prototypes at my home and I hope to bring in units for commercial distribution as soon as all loose ends are tied up,” Thomas said.
