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The hidden factors that make wind energy cheaper than natural gas in the United States

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posted on 2023-06-08, 23:25 authored by Donald McCubbin, Benjamin SovacoolBenjamin Sovacool
Based on an analysis comparing the 580 MW Altamont Pass wind farm in California and the 22 MW Sawtooth wind farm in Idaho with natural gas-fired generation, this article finds that wind energy provides significant and quantifiable human health, wildlife, and climate change benefits not normally considered by energy planners and utility operators. These benefits make wind energy far cheaper than natural gas.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Electricity Journal

ISSN

1040-6190

Publisher

Elsevier

Issue

9

Volume

24

Page range

84-95

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  • SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2015-12-14

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