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Jul 8, 2010

National Geographic touts wind energy efforts in Abilene

Wind energy, according to the article, is part of the big picture when it comes to solving the nation’s energy problems such as meeting demand during peak usage times and maintaining a steady flow of energy at all times, combating the threat of blackouts or brownouts in metro areas, and facing the grid’s vulnerability to terrorist attack. READ MORE »

Jun 29, 2010

Corpus power plant could lead to faster taking of Colorado River water

The state environmental agency today could give the go-ahead for the construction of a large petroleum coke power plant in Corpus Christi, likely leading the city to accelerate a plan to take billions of gallons of faraway Colorado River water. READ MORE »

Jun 8, 2010

Wind turbine tower maker comes to Matamoros, new jobs both sides of border

The Brownsville Herald reports on CS Wind Corporation's building a wind turbine plant in Matamoros. READ MORE »

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Wind Coalition Statistics

Texas

Texas produces more wind energy than all but five countries, behind only the U.S., Germany, Spain, China, and India

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New Mexico

The wind center consists of 136 turbines, each standing 210 feet high. The facility can produce up to 200 megawatts of power, or enough electricity to power 94,000 average-sized New Mexico homes.

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma is an important producer of natural gas. the state ranked fifth for installed wind energy capacity in 2005.

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Kansas

Kansas is ranked third in the nation for wind energy potential and new wind farms will operate at a year around average capacity factor at or near 40%.

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Nebraska

Nebraska is ranked sixth in the nation with the greatest energy potential from wind power. In 2008, more than 200 million kilowatthours were generated by wind energy.

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Missouri

The town of Rock Port, Missouri, says it will be the first wind-powered city in the United States when the Loess Hills Wind Farm starts producing energy later this year.

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Arkansas

Arkansas has wind resources that can be considered for utility-scale production, the highest are found on exposed ridge crests and elevated terrain areas in the western part of the state.

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Louisiana

Louisiana had 4 (out of 6 total) coastal/offshore stations that were in the highest class (class 7, greater than 9.4 meters/second at 80 meters).

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