Wind Power Is Becoming a Better Bargain. Matthew L. Wald.
by Wald, Matthew L; ProQuest Information and Learning Company.
Series: SIRS Enduring Issues 2006Article 63Science. Publisher: New York Times, 2005ISSN: 1522-3264;.Subject(s): Renewable energy sources | Wind power | Wind power industryDDC classification: 050 Summary: "Wind energy makes up a small fraction of electric generation in this country, but the rising price of natural gas has made wind look like a bargain; in some cases, it is cheaper to build a wind turbine and let existing natural gas generators stand idle. Giant, modern wind farms like the New Mexico Wind Energy Center...may become more common if prices continue to rise." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of wind-generated electricity.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Originally Published: Wind Power Is Becoming a Better Bargain, Feb. 13, 2005; pp. 1.27.
"Wind energy makes up a small fraction of electric generation in this country, but the rising price of natural gas has made wind look like a bargain; in some cases, it is cheaper to build a wind turbine and let existing natural gas generators stand idle. Giant, modern wind farms like the New Mexico Wind Energy Center...may become more common if prices continue to rise." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of wind-generated electricity.
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