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Line 34: − + − − == Texans Enjoy Free Nighttime Electricity == − − More than fifty retail electric companies including giant TXU Energy are offering customers in Texas a tiered energy plan that couples slightly higher rates during the daytime and free electricity during the night. This is possible because Texas has more wind power than any other state and since the wind blows strongest at night there is an over-abundance of cheap energy. Since most of this energy cannot be shipped out of state it is offered to customers free to encourage them to shift most of their electrical use to off peak times. A shift to off peak electrical use may avoid the possibility of building another costly power plant. − <ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/09/business/energy-environment/a-texas-utility-offers-a-nighttime-special-free-electricity.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=1]</ref> − − == Walmart Purchases Wind Farm Energy == − − Walmart contracted to purchase 58 percent of the estimated output from Pattern Energy Group’s new Logan’s Gap Wind farm in Texas under a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement . − The 87-turbine facility was fully operational in October 2015 and the 200-megawatt facility is expected assist Walmart in its goal of using 100% renewable energy to power their stores. The agreement however does not give Walmart responsibility for installing, operating, or maintaining the wind farm. Although the power rate has not been disclosed, a spokesman said the price is at or below utility prices. − <ref>[http://www.triplepundit.com/2015/10/walmart-leaps-towards-100-renewable-energy-wind-deal/]</ref> − − == Republican Support for Wind Energy == − − Sen. Chuck Grassley is the author of the wind energy tax credit enacted in 1992 and has continued to support renewable energy tax credits since then. Sen. Grassley was awarded Dr. Harold D. Prior “Friend of Iowa Wind Energy in 2015. Upon receiving the award he was quoted as saying: “I’m honored to receive this award. In Iowa, wind produces 28 percent of the state’s electricity, ranking third in the United States. The industry supports thousands of jobs and generates billions of dollars in investment across Iowa and the nation. It’s a non-polluting, renewable resource. Wind energy makes sense for America’s future, and I’ll continue to fight for it through my position in the U.S. Senate." <ref>[http://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-named-friend-iowa-wind-energy]</ref> − − Philip Anschutz has an audacious plan to build the country’s largest wind farm in Wyoming on his 312,000 acre ranch and he is financing the plan with $5 billion of his own money. Anschutz Ranch, where the project will be built, is owned partially by Anschutz and partially by the federal government. The plan would see 1,000 wind turbines, capable of generating 3,000 megawatts of electricity. The project is still in the infancy stages, but given current wind turbine capabilities and the amount of wind blowing in Wyoming, the project could amount to enough electricity to meet the needs of 1 million homes. − <ref>[http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2015/07/23/Billionaire-Plans-World-s-Largest-Wind-Farm]</ref> −
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to replace power from fossil fuel plants. The addition of multiple wind turbines in the same
to replace power from fossil fuel plants. The addition of multiple wind turbines in the same
geographical location is referred to as a wind farm. The sales pitch...wind turbines power
geographical location is referred to as a wind farm. The sales pitch...wind turbines power
millions of homes with wonderful “free” energy.{{fact}} The truth is a much different story. '' "The
millions of homes with wonderful “free” energy. The truth is a much different story. '' "The
wind power industry claims switching from conventional power to wind power will save consumers
wind power industry claims switching from conventional power to wind power will save consumers
money and spur the economy. However, data from the top 10 wind power states show just the
money and spur the economy. However, data from the top 10 wind power states show just the
== Government Subsidies and Crony Capitalists ==
== Government Subsidies and Crony Capitalists ==
Billions of [[taxpayer]] dollars are being shoveled into this inefficient scheme in order to promote [[Global Warming]] agendas at the expense of real power sources and the tens of thousands of jobs they replace.{{fact}} Government subsidies keep the growth of wind turbine construction alive and keep this technology running after installed. Without government financial involvement, wind turbines become to costly to operate, go idle and start rusting the landscape.{{fact}} Without government funding, investors sell their investments and shelve plans to expand.{{fact}} The UK's Labour party insists that wind turbines can't make a profit without subsidies. <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/18/tories-end-onshore-windfarm-subsidies-2016 Tories to end onshore windfarm subsidies in 2016, The Guardian,June 18, 2015]</ref> [[Tax]] credits are given to companies that manufacture, to companies that install/maintain, to municipalities that own the property. The [[IRS]] is giving away $13 Billion per year in wind energy subsidies. <ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/09/02/the-irs-is-giving-away-13-billion-a-year-in-wind-energy-subsidies-without-congressional-authorization/ The IRS Is Giving Away $13 Billion A Year In Wind Energy Subsidies, Without Congressional Authorization, Forbes]</ref>
Billions of [[taxpayer]] dollars are being shoveled into this inefficient scheme in order to promote [[Global Warming]] agendas at the expense of real power sources and the tens of thousands of jobs they replace. Government subsidies keep the growth of wind turbine construction alive and keep this technology running after installed. Without government financial involvement, wind turbines become to costly to operate, go idle and start rusting the landscape. Without government funding, investors sell their investments and shelve plans to expand.{{fact}} The UK's Labour party insists that wind turbines can't make a profit without subsidies. <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/18/tories-end-onshore-windfarm-subsidies-2016 Tories to end onshore windfarm subsidies in 2016, The Guardian,June 18, 2015]</ref> [[Tax]] credits are given to companies that manufacture, to companies that install/maintain, to municipalities that own the property. The [[IRS]] is giving away $13 Billion per year in wind energy subsidies. <ref>[http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2014/09/02/the-irs-is-giving-away-13-billion-a-year-in-wind-energy-subsidies-without-congressional-authorization/ The IRS Is Giving Away $13 Billion A Year In Wind Energy Subsidies, Without Congressional Authorization, Forbes]</ref>
The world's biggest billion dollar corporations, such as [[General Electric]] and Siemens, are reaping the investments made in subsidized wind turbine construction. The U.S. government has laid the groundwork for an endless welfare system devoted to big wind companies. <ref>[http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/energy-environment/233562-what-do-we-have-to-show-for-government-subsidies-of What do we have to show for government subsidies of wind power?, TheHill, February 24,2015]</ref>
The world's biggest billion dollar corporations, such as [[General Electric]] and Siemens, are reaping the investments made in subsidized wind turbine construction. The U.S. government has laid the groundwork for an endless welfare system devoted to big wind companies. <ref>[http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/energy-environment/233562-what-do-we-have-to-show-for-government-subsidies-of What do we have to show for government subsidies of wind power?, TheHill, February 24,2015]</ref>