[traditional1]

"This is really getting to be an old and not very well informed complaint"

What's the efficiency of a wind turbine (and it's useable capacity factor), compared to a nuclear unit?

What's the available capacity record for PEAK load periods?

Bring it on...

Yes, the utility industry as a whole is HEAVILY subsidized, but the alternatives (wind, solar, geo, etc.) are FAR MORE expensive per kWH, when all costs are considered.

The ONLY place windpower is "cost effective" is in Congress and amongst wind-power lobbyists/employees.

[DungeonMaster]

Yes, the utility industry as a whole is HEAVILY subsidized, but the alternatives (wind, solar, geo, etc.) are FAR MORE expensive per kWH, when all costs are considered.

Can you quantify "FAR MORE"? I really doubt it otherwise you wouldn't have said it. It turns out that it's a completely false statement.