"thunder" wrote in message ...

On Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:03:19 -0700, Califbill wrote:


20% is only for a very sparsely populated area with lots of wind and
small energy needs for the total area. The coastal area where most of
the people live, just do not have enough land and wind to supply 20%.

Well, it's just a report from the DOE, but they are talking of 20% of all
our energy needs.

http://www.20percentwind.org/20p.aspx?page=Report


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Did you read the report? It lays out a scenario to possibly be 20% by 2030,
but do not state it is feasible.

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As summarized at the end of this chapter, the analysis provides an overview
of some potential impacts of these two scenarios by 2030. This report does
not compare the Wind Scenario to other energy portfolio options, nor does it
outline an action plan.
To successfully address energy security and environmental issues, the nation
needs to pursue a portfolio of energy options. None of these options by
itself can fully address these issues; there is no “silver bullet.” This
technical report examines one potential scenario in which wind power serves
as a significant element in the portfolio. However, the 20% Wind Scenario is
not a prediction of the future. Instead, it paints a picture of what a
particular 20% Wind Scenario could mean for the nation.
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