What are the economic benefits of wind-generated energy?
Using wind power results in greater fuel diversity and less dependence on fossil fuels, which are subject to price fluctuations. Wind farms increase the tax base of the rural counties in which they are located. Ranchers and farmers who own the land on which wind farms are built receive lease payments, and 95% of the land used for wind farms can still be used for ranching and farming. Finally, wind also benefits the economy by reducing “hidden costs” resulting from air pollution and hetitleh care. Several studies have estimated that 50,000 Americans die prematurely each year because of air pollution. Please click Benefits of Wind to learn more about the potential economic and health benefits of wind power.
