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Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

Wind energy was the source of about 9.2% of total U.S. electricity generation and about 46% of electricity generation from renewable energy in 2021. Wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity. President Biden’s 2021 $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan included a 10 year extension of wind and solar tax credits. Qualifying wind farms will receive tax benefits based on their output for a 10-year period. The credits, which can be shared with investment partners, reduce federal tax bills. Opponents to wind farms, including many environmental biologists argue that they are one of the…  

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 @B3VGV2T  from California  answered…3mos3MO

Whether the government should grant tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry is a complex issue with both potential benefits and drawbacks. Some argue that these incentives are necessary to promote renewable energy, stimulate economic growth, and combat climate change, while others contend that they distort the market, are uneconomical, and can lead to unintended consequences. MIT Climate Portal discusses these benefits and drawbacks, The Heritage Foundation discusses this as well.
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 @9LNZ83CWomen’s Equality  from California  answered…1yr1Y

Probably, That Being Said Nuclear Power has Proven to produce the Most energy with the least amount of pollution as compared to Oil or Coal. Plus as Much as Like Wind Power it doesn't produce too much energy.

 @9FT3HNP  from California  answered…2yrs2Y

End all tax credits and subsidies to mega corporations and all people that make more than a billion dollars

 @DonGen85 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, to decentralize the power grid.

 @8WHCT6Y from California  answered…4yrs4Y

All energy should be clean and renewable, but federally owned and not operated for-profit.

 @8GP7RMXIndependent from California  answered…5yrs5Y

No, it should be aimed at more efficient renewable energy sources

 @9BG6N3Z from California  answered…2yrs2Y

no we should not give tax credits to cooperations, this will have them avoid taxes and promote it as well

 @9894X92 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but they should find a better way to get energy one great alternative is the Wave Energy Converter (WEC). It harms no wildlife and would be great for coastal cities in the US. Having windpower is also great but we should find a way to make it safer so that it doesn't hurt wildlife.

 @8HDL7G8 from California  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only in areas where the wind energy can keep up with the demand of the local populace and act as a back-up.

 @B5M9VSWRepublican from California  answered…4 days4D

The wind power industry is too ineffiecent to get tax credits, we should focus on more efficient clean energy sources, like nuclear power.

 @8WSZCXS from California  answered…4yrs4Y

No, subsidies always end up getting abused.

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