Revolution Mythbusters #11

Wind Affects House Prices

In this 12 part, quick-fire Mythbusters series, Revolution author Todd Westbrook dispels the myths and misconceptions that surround the wind power movement. This time, Todd considers the impact of wind power on the property market…

MYTH: WIND AFFECTS HOUSE PRICES

Todd says:
There is no evidence that houses near wind farms experience a reduction in value. Some studies have indicated that prices can be impacted during construction, or during heated arguments about a specific potential project, but tend to rebound very soon afterwards (when people wonder what the fuss was all about).

In the final quick-fire Mythbuster, Todd dispels the myth of a government cover up…