Posted on 07/16/2009 4:48:22 PM PDT by Flavius
Energy experts generally agree that the electrical grid in the United States needs to be upgraded if the country is to increase its use of renewable-energy sources like wind power and significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. But plans to string new high-voltage lines to bring wind power from the midsection of the country to the coasts, where most of the demand is, could be expensive and unnecessary, and a distraction from more urgent needs, some experts say.
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In the meantime, how about drilling for oil and gas.
maybe again in 8 yrs
We need more nuclear power plants.
in 8yrs maybe
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