Use of wind energy expected to grow dramatically

May 12, 2008 By H. JOSEF HEBERT, Associated Press Writer

In this Jan. 7, 2008 file photo, the PPM Energy wind farm is seen in Wasco, Ore. Two decades from now Americans are as likely to be getting their electricity from windmills as from nuclear power plants, the Energy Department says. (AP photo/Rick Bowmer)

(AP) -- Two decades from now Americans could get as much electricity from windmills as from nuclear power plants, according to a government report that lays out a possible plan for wind energy growth.

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• Rick69 - May 13, 2008
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  It will never happen to this extent as long as we keep pandering to the Ted Kennedys and other "NIMBYs" who insist upon green energy options but won't allow the infrastructure to be built anywhere within their line of sight.
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• E_L_Earnhardt - May 13, 2008
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  Big "Wind Farms" require expensive infastructure.
  Disburse wind generators widely to the public and the present infastructure will suffice. We have the technology!
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