Exploring the ideological hurdles facing wind power in Texas, this chapter highlights the state's significant contribution to renewable energy. It discusses the balancing act between oil production and wind energy efforts, the pushback against wind power bills, and the inevitability of wind power advancement despite opposition. The complexities of implementing wind turbine farms, including NIMBY issues and offshore challenges, are also discussed, along with the generational divide in attitudes towards renewable energy.
You probably know wind energy projects have been around since the 90s, but did you know they now provide 10% of America’s energy, and more than that in other countries? Learn about what’s ahead for wind and what it’ll need to become a real star like coal.
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