The Cape Wind Energy Project is an excellent example of what can be done now to make the transition to renewable energy production without further significant environmental costs. It will stand as a model of progress by the U.S. in meeting its global obligations to reduce greenhouse gases and a model of leadership and compromise by the residents of Cape Cod to reduce air pollution.
-- Woods Hole Research Center
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Storm Drives Spanish Windmills, Cuts Power Rate to 15-Month Low Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Spanish weekly electricity prices fell to a 15-month low after a storm powered wind turbines. That allowed utilities to reduce production from more expensive generators that burn coal or natural gas.