How to Invest Directly in Windmills

As you become more aware of your carbon footprint and its impact on the environment, you may alter your lifestyle to conserve energy and resources. You can also help foster growth in industries that promote alternative fuels and energy sources by directly investing in the companies that create or manage these things. By investing in "green" forms of energy like windmills, you will provide companies with capital they can use to expand their operations and consequently expand the availability of environmentally friendly means of energy like windmills.

Instructions

1. Identify publicly traded companies specializing in wind turbine production. This can be accomplished by using stock screeners found on financial websites or by consulting the "Wall Street Journal," "Barron's Weekly" or similar financial publications.

2. Find all relevant contact data related to the windmill company you seek to invest in. Contact the company and request an investor's packet containing information about the company's core business and financials.

3. Purchase stock in the company via your stockbroker or online trading account if the company's financial status and business model fit your personal investment philosophy.

References

• Investopedia: Stock Basics: Buying Stocks
• New York Times; Investors Are Tilting Toward Windmills; Claudia H. Deutsch; February 2006