Georgia Wind Turbines Produce 1M KWH in one week

[trussell]

I bet wind turbines are better for property values than cooling towers.  Or coal stacks.

I don't think anyone should complain about electricity generation until they're willing to become self-sufficient and produce all the power they use, especially when the inconvenience is visual (wind, solar) and not affecting air or water quality.

[rod anode]

from mother earth news oct.nov.2012...value of ethanol from corn on 1 acre=1000.dollars.......      value of electricity from wind turbine on one acre =300,000 dollars

[nancyd]

Mr T,
I don't think anyone should complain about electricity generation until they're willing to become self-sufficient and produce all the power they use, especially when the inconvenience is visual (wind, solar) and not affecting air or water quality.

A little mean spirited, don't you think? Not needed here.

[trussell]

I'm sorry Nancy, I wasn't directing my comment at you and I'm sorry if that sounded like an attack.  It was more of a general comment that (dare I say *most*?) people are often unwilling to change their own habits and dependencies but at the same time will complain. 

People complain about the chemicals in food but continue to buy those exact same foods.
People complain about how expensive gas is but continue to drive vehicles that consume (large quantities of) it.
People complain about their government/roads/sidewalks/community but are unwilling to get involved and work toward the change they desire.  Or pay higher taxes for improvements.
People complain about ALL types of electricity generation - water, wind, solar, nuclear, coal - but I bet households consume even more now than they did 20 or 40 years ago.

I'm sure I could probably go on... But the reality of it is that we, as a community/state/nation/world, *NEED* electricity but people aren't willing to cut back enough to make a difference.

[nancyd]

Thank you for that VERY NICE reply. I use all energy efficient bulbs if that helps! Thanks a lot......that was nice of you...I feel better.

[cedarman]

I'm always a little irritated by people who complain about visual issues impacting their property value.  I have no sympathy for individuals who over pay for property.  IF your property "value" is substantially harmed by a visual change in a surrounding area that you don't own/control, then you paid too much.

[rod anode]

EVEN IF the niebors are slobbs???

[nancyd]

Ohhhh........not you too Cedarman!  I am always a little irritated by people who complain about/ to the complainers[/b][/color]. I have no sympathy for them. Be kind, be nice..... A Better way to live......spring is here!  Don't you feel the kindness in the air?