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We already generate ~6% of all our power in the US by wind power, which is incredible considering that modern wind turbines installation really only hit its str
by et2o 9y ago
We already generate ~6% of all our power in the US by wind power, which is incredible considering that modern wind turbines installation really only hit its stride in 2010 or so. Of course much of the world is behind the US–we lead the world in a lot of things. This is a silly and unthoughtful hit piece. Advocating for natural gas as a cleaner source than wind power is borderline idiotic. Dumpster bin article.
- JoeAltmaier 9y agoIsn't that 'power capacity'? And since wind turbines don't often run at capacity, its a greatly inflated view of the situation.
- et2o 9y agoNo, according to Wikipedia that was actual generated power / all power used. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_the_United_States https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_the_United_Sta...
- jtbayly 9y agoDid you not notice the distinction he made between electrical and all power? The Wikipedia article makes clear that number is only electricity generation.