Hebert, H. Josef.

Power-Hungry West May Have a Partial Solution. / H. Josef Hebert. - Associated Press Newsfeatures, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 79. Environment, 1522-3205; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Power-Hungry West May Have a Partial Solution, Sept. 9, 2001; pp. A13.

"More than just an economic hedge for farmers and ranchers, wind farms across the West and upper Midwest are emerging as a growing part of the nation's electricity picture. Major projects are operating or earmarked for completion within a year in Texas, Montana, Minnesota, Kansas and Nevada." (SALT LAKE TRIBUNE) The author explains the benefits of ranchers using wind power and estimates that the energy production of windmills will nearly double by the end of 2001.

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Electric power production.
Wind power.
Windmills.


West (United States)

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