CMOP + 227 April 18, 2018 Wind energy now supplies more than 30% of the electricity in four states — Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. Wind power generated 6.3% of US electricity in 2017. However, wind’s impact can be better seen in its role in states like Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, and South Dakota, where it is generating over 30% of capacity. Looking further abroad, the report shows that more than 14 states are generating over 10% of electricity from wind. Overall, operating wind power capacity grew by 9% in 2017, with the installation of 7,017 Another huge win for Renewable energy in the United States! Fun Fact: the US wind energy industry is employing a record 105,500 people across the country, with wind projects or wind-related factories located in all 50 states 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 April 28, 2018 Has the consumer and *taxpayer" gained or lost money in the change? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMOP + 227 April 30, 2018 On 4/27/2018 at 8:21 PM, ronwagn said: Has the consumer and *taxpayer" gained or lost money in the change? You're right unfortunately it does take an incredible amount of taxpayer cash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boat + 1,323 RG May 1, 2018 In Texas rates have been primarily stagnent while coal plants have been closing. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMOP + 227 May 1, 2018 13 hours ago, Boat said: In Texas rates have been primarily stagnent while coal plants have been closing. They are closing at an increasing rate - did you hear about HSBC cutting financing for Coal plants? Coal is out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites