How effective are wind turbines in generating electricity? Is it an experiment or an established power generation source?
Wind turbines are commercially proven and produce electricity at a competitive price today. Growing concerns about the environment and energy independence, coupled with production tax credits in the 2005 Energy Policy Act, are pushing wind development. The PTC was set to expire Dec. 31, 2007, but the 109th Congress extended it through the end of 2008. Q: Who regulates the construction and operation of wind farms? A: The U.S. Department of Energy and other Federal agencies regulate development and operation of power generating plants. In addition, state and local regulations and ordinances apply, such as property deed restrictions, construction engineering codes and requirements for connecting to a utility grid. Q: How many turbines are on the San Gorgonio wind farms? How much acreage is used? Who operates the wind farm? Who owns the land? A: Based on statistics from AWEA and the California Wind Energy Association, there are currently about 2,600 turbines on less than 1,500 acres. As ol
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