Wind turbines latest in urban chic

Mercury Cafe owner Marilyn Megenity, a self-styled energy activist, drives a biodiesel-fueled car, conserves electricity at her business and voluntarily buys wind power.

But by the end of this month, she expects to have something rarely seen in Denver: two power-generating windmills atop her popular downtown restaurant.

"I’m very concerned about our nation’s energy use, and I want to do something about it," Megenity said.

Not yet a trend, not even a fledgling movement, small-scale wind power in urban areas is beginning to grab the attention of a handful of committed energy-efficiency enthusiasts and environmentalists.

Last year, 8,400 small wind-powered structures were sold, compared with 4,700 in 2004, according to the American Wind Energy Association.

By Steve Raabe, DENVER POST

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