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November 9, 2011
Gas vs. Wind
The gas well requires no subsidy – in fact it pays a hefty tax to the government – whereas the wind turbines each cost you a substantial add-on to your electricity bill, part of which goes to the rich landowner whose land they stand on. Wind power costs three times as much as gas-fired power. Make that nine times if the wind farm is offshore. And that’s assuming the cost of decommissioning the wind farm is left to your children – few will last 25 years. -- Al Fin Energy: More Shale Oil than First Believed & Gas That's Cleaner than WindPosted by gerardvanderleun at November 9, 2011 8:49 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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Gas vs. Wind
Great title, should be the slogan of the eco-nuts. Just change it to Gas and Wind
Posted by: Peccable at November 9, 2011 2:34 PM