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A move from natural gas to electricity for homes

by Marketplace Contributor Oct 17, 2017

Natural gas used to be hailed as less polluting, but experts now urge a change to clean electrical energy generated by wind and solar power.

The National Electric Manufacturers Association (NEMA) once issued medallions like this one to promote the all-electric home and spur demand for electric appliances.

Photo courtesy NEMA

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Why two American billionaires are betting on renewable energy

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova Feb 8, 2017

Philip Anschutz and Warren Buffett, two of America’s richest moguls, see a greener future for the electric grid.

Philip Anschutz plans to build wind turbines in Wyoming, like these turbines near Palm Springs, California, and sell electricity to the California market.

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New York bets on offshore wind power, and not because it’s cheaper

by Scott Tong Jan 26, 2017

The largest project of its kind in the U.S. has been approved by a public utility.

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First US off-shore wind farm on track to generate power

by Jon Kalish Sep 6, 2016

The five turbines of the Deepwater Wind project in Rhode Island are now complete.

Wind turbine blades at a port in Providence, prior to being installed. The first off-shore wind farm in the U.S. is nearing completion off the coast of Rhode Island.

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Wind power races to meet a year-end cut-off

by Eve Troeh Dec 26, 2012

A tax credit expires at the end of December. To earn it, wind farm operators have to have their turbines up, running and plugged in.

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Final Note

Los Angeles hit with powerful, hurricane-like winds

by Kai Ryssdal Dec 1, 2011

About a quarter million people lost power and suffered other wind damages.

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Let's face it: wind powered search is coming

by John Moe Apr 19, 2011

That's the conclusion I'm drawing, anyway, from news that Google is investing heavily in another wind farm. We've talked before about Big Goog's...

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Google invests in offshore wind

by John Moe Oct 12, 2010

You know Google, right? They're that company that does wind farms and autonomous cars. Oh and yeah, they have a search engine too, I think....

Easy Sustainability Answers

Are wind turbines really that bad for birds?

by Adriene Hill Aug 17, 2010

Easy Answer: Yes. Somewhere between 58,000 and 440,000 birds each year die because of wind turbines....

Easy Sustainability Answers

Which US state produces the most wind power?

by Adriene Hill Jul 26, 2010

**Easy Answer: Texas is the biggest wind generator by a long shot....

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