Editorial Policy

Last updated: this policy is reviewed annually.

Sources

Articles are grounded in primary sources: U.S. Department of Energy WindExchange and the Small Wind Electric Systems Consumer's Guide, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) distributed-wind program reports, IEA Wind annual reports, the IEC 61400 series of standards, the National Electrical Code (NEC) for U.S. electrical questions, and manufacturer specification sheets for product reviews.

For non-U.S. articles the equivalent regional sources are used: BS 7671 and MCS in the UK, AS/NZS 3000 and the Clean Energy Regulator in Australia, CSA C22.1 and Natural Resources Canada in Canada, ET 101 and SEAI in Ireland.

AI assistance

Articles are drafted with the help of Anthropic's Claude API. The drafting model is given the source material and a strict editorial brief: cite real numbers from the sources, do not invent product specifications, do not fake first-hand experience, and use the regional code/incentive references that match the article's geography. Every draft goes through a second pass that audits the text for AI-tell signatures (banned vocabulary, rule-of-three stacking, formulaic openings) and rewrites them.

Review and corrections

Each article is bylined to a named editor responsible for that beat. Editors review for factual accuracy, tone consistency, and compliance with this policy before publication. Errors reported by readers are investigated within 48 hours and corrected with a visible update note when the change is material.

Independence

Affiliate revenue does not influence editorial rankings. Brands do not pay for placement in buying guides; the ordering reflects the editor's assessment based on the criteria described in each guide.

What this site does not do

• • It does not give site-specific engineering advice. Tower foundation, structural mounting, and grid-tied wiring decisions require a licensed professional.
• • It does not invent professional credentials. Editors are described by their honest role and beat — no fabricated certifications.
• • It does not recommend products the editorial team has not researched or, where possible, hands-on tested.
• • It does not paraphrase competitor content. Articles are written from primary sources.

Contact

Editorial questions, corrections, source disputes: hello@windturbinehome.com.