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Write! Write like the wind!
The Good News
According to the American Wind Energy Association website:
"U.S. wind farms now generate more electricity than any other nation in the world and are on track to expand by over 45% this year." (Check out sister site Treehugger's report on why wind rocks, here.)
The Bad News
...the expiration of the federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) – set to expire by the end of 2008 -- threatens this spectacular progress.
Why You Should Care
Again according to AWEA, without a PTC extension, the future of wind will be in jeopardy as we head into 2009. They go on to cite a study that if we don't renew the PTC, we risk:
- Losing 116,000 jobs
- Wasting the over $19 billion investment in the wind and solar industries that have already been spent.
What You Can Do
Tell your members of congress to extend the PTC. The AWEA makes it a breeze (sorry, couldn't resist).
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