[RightWhale]

experts expect wind to generate at least 5 percent by 2020.

Insufficient. Non-OPEC oil production will level out in ten years, and OPEC production will decline substantially by 2026 or 2030. Nukes is the only cost-effective way to go, or relax the constraints on coal plants.

[seppel]

agreed. nukes now, and then fusion.

[RobbyS]

Well, does this mean that Nuclear power is now back on the table?

[calcowgirl]

Nukes is the only cost-effective way to go, or relax the constraints on coal plants.

The envirowackos are making coal more expensive every day.

Ariz. mine closure throws Indians out of work
San Diego Union Tribune ^ | 1/1/2006 | John M. Broder
Posted on 01/01/2006 12:28:36 PM PST by bkwells

Nevada power plant to close after dispute
AP ^ | 12/30/5
Posted on 12/30/2005 8:01:33 AM PST by SmithL

[Age of Reason]

Nukes is the only cost-effective way to go, or relax the constraints on coal plants.

Had we more wisely limited legal immigration from the 1960s on,--

America would have half as many people and twice as much energy to go around.