Texas To Build Wind Power Superhighway
We’ve all heard of the Information Superhighway; Now it’s time to welcome the Wind Power Superhighway.
In what is purported to be the largest investment in clean, renewable energy in US history, Texas has been given preliminary approval for a $4.9 billion plan to build transmission lines to carry wind power from West Texas to urban areas such as Dallas.
Texas is already the national leader in wind power, but the new transmission lines will make sure wind energy is used to its fullest potential, since most of Texas’ wind power is produced in windy West Texas. The new plan won’t directly create new turbines, but it will add enough transmission lines to move 18,000 megawatts. That’s enough energy to power 4 million homes.
The superhighway won’t just help facilitate the spread of wind power; supporters think it will also create jobs, lower energy costs, and reduce pollution.
Texas citizens will have to assist with the plan’s construction; they will pay an extra $3 to $4 per month on their bills for the next few years. But this pales in comparison to the amount they can save with lower energy prices.
Renewable energy companies are eager to jump on the bandwagon. Yesterday, Oncor, an electric distribution and transmission business, filed with the Public Utility Commission in Texas to indicate its desire to build a large portion of the superhighway.
With a proposal that could provide Texas with more wind energy than the next 14 states combined, perhaps the state’s legacy will be one of wind, not oil.
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Well, glad to hear it! I guess I should have a little more faith in the Green State
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Who cares who has what!!! I am just happy that the infrastructure is being put in place in serious amounts. It has to start somewhere, let us just hope that it catches on and spreads!
Wind Power ROCKS! I lived on a sailboat for years and relied heavily on Wind Generators to keep my batteries fresh!
JT
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I work at a car dealership that runs between Dallas and Houston near Houston on the Interstate. And saw about 30 18 wheelers driving north towards Dallas carrying the pieces to these. These wind turbines are massive..
About time
Yeah, Texas! Y’all follow, we lead!
Texas should be given an environmental award that is hand delivered by Al Gore. I hope other 49 states follow Texas. I am disappointed in California for not being more aggressive in pushing renewable energy. If not wind at least solar.
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Y’all haters. Think you’re so much more dignified than us Texans, it’s quite infuriating when I see people act surprised when Texas does something smart, and really good for the environment. You probably have never been to Texas, I’m sure you get your info from tv. No, we don’t ride horses to work or live on dude ranches. I live in Dallas, a beneficiary of this wind deal, and I can’t wait.