Benefits
of Wind Energy …
Wind Energy is Economically
Competitive:
While traditional energy sources have historically
been the most cost effective, with rising oil prices
and stricter environmental legislation, wind is
now competitive with other energy sources.
Wind Energy
is Good for Local Communities:
Landowners can receive significant income from
turbines located on their property. This revenue
stream provides added security for future generations.
Further, a wind farm increases the local tax base,
providing more money for schools, hospitals, and
roads.
Wind Does
Not Require Water:
As water becomes more of a commodity, wind stands
as one of the only energy sources that is independent
of this strained resource. With irrigation and
traditional energy consuming 77% of our clean
water, this is going to continue to be a pressing
issue.
Wind Promotes
National Independence:
At a time when the US needs to curtail its dependence
on foreign oil, wind stands as a local energy
source that strengthens our national security
Wind is Renewable:
Once the wind farm is constructed, the energy
source is free and abundant.
Environmental Benefits:
As the science of climate change is better understood,
the one thing that is certain is that we need
to generate less CO2. Wind energy generation does
not contribute any CO2 to the atmosphere and helps
reduce the dependence on traditional fuel sources
that continue to emit this green house gas.
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