We
believe that all of us should contribute to the health of
our planet in as many ways as we can. We believe that renewable
energy sources are important to our future. Our use of wind
power, as a renewable energy source creates less air pollution,
reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions and provides multiple
benefits for our society and our environment.
Environmental
Benefits: Electricity production is the main source
of U.S. industrial air pollution. Fossil fueled generators
cause 67% of sulfur dioxide emissions, 23% of nitrogen oxide
emissions, and 40% of man-made carbon dioxide emissions.
These emissions lead to smog, acid rain and haze and increase
the risk of climate change. However, renewable electricity
production causes zero or minimal emissions and is environmentally
preferable.
Sustainability:
Renewables are locally and readily available and naturally
replenished. The use of wind power, and other renewable
energy sources, preserves the reserves of non renewable
fuels such as gas, coal and oil.
Energy
Security: Greater use of renewable energy reduces
dependence on foreign oil. Renewable energy projects use
local energy sources and are smaller in scale, more dispersed
and less vulnerable to disruptions.
Economic
Stimulus: Renewable generators support local economies,
create jobs, use native resources and localize electricity
production. Energy dollars are spent in the local economy
and not oversees, and renewable generators contribute to
local tax revenue, fostering economic growth. Renewable
energy technologies can be labor intensive, employing local
personnel whose wages provide more income to the local economy.
Agriculture and forestry often benefit.
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