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Will Wind Power Satisfy Energy Needs?

Posted July 24, 2009 7:56 AM

A Harvard study found that current wind technology can generate more than enough electricity to meet the nation's energy needs. But the U.S., for example, lacks an adequate distribution system to bring wind power online. To build the necessary electrical grid, countries will have to pay a steep price tag. But renewable energy proponents don't have the lobbying muscle to garner the required support to make it happen. Does the U.S. have the will and political wherewithal to jump-start adoption of wind power? How have others taken the first step?

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Re: Will Wind Power Satisfy Energy Needs?

07/29/2009 8:48 AM

Probably ought to base the technology center around Washington DC. There is no shortage of hot air and windy politicians there.

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Re: Will Wind Power Satisfy Energy Needs?

08/07/2009 7:03 PM

I don't foresee this type of technology getting done. The power lines and the wind devices are un sightly to the untrained public. I.E. a wind device off Martha's Vineyard was cancelled because a certain green senator found the project in conflict with his sense of style.

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