[woodruffw]

Without any particular regard for this guy, it seems (to me) like the future has plenty of space for both: the US has a vast, windswept, mostly unpopulated interior where a somewhat noisy wind mill isn’t a significant concern.

Capturing some of that energy seems like a good idea to me, especially if we can use it to offset solar’s cyclical nature.

[b112]

And when those windmills slow the earth's rotation, eventually tidal locking the Earth on one side, where will your precious environment be then, hmm??

(what I imagine a typical Texan must be thinking)

[theultdev]

Texas has the most installed wind power capacity of any US state.

Many days the grid runs 100% off of wind energy.

[philwelch]

And on the days when there isn’t enough wind, ERCOT sends out mobile phone alerts threatening us with rolling blackouts if we don’t adjust our air conditioners.

[b112]

Well of course! No one would be worried, if it was just one windmill!

[theultdev]

Who do you think allows all those windmills in their pastures?

Never heard anyone complaining other than once about a company trying to not pay out for energy produced.

[doodlebugging]

>where will your precious environment be then, hmm??

As a Texan I feel compelled to answer this question. You will find the environment right out there where the front fell off.

[Crosseye_Jack]

> the front fell off

Yeah, that's not very typical, I'd like to make that point.