The technology could be interesting, but this article is painful to read. "One downside often cited by advocates of coal and gas power is that wind turbines re

The technology could be interesting, but this article is painful to read. "One downside often cited by advocates of coal and gas power is that wind turbines require a lot more maintenence than a typical coal or gas power plant. But in a lagging economy this might just be wind power's biggest upside — it will create lots and lots of permanent jobs, sparking a new cycle of economic growth in America." He thinks the fact that they require more maintenance and are less efficient is good for the economy. Unbelievable.