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…
Read more72% Yes |
28% No |
62% Yes |
23% No |
7% Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies |
2% No, and the government should never support unproven technologies |
4% Yes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas |
2% No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry |
1% No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8J8F4XS3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for a transitional period of time to make them competitive and attractive to investors
@9D2WJFY9mos9MO
No, because the wind turbines have been contributing to environmental harm and damage.
@8R5JB363yrs3Y
No, give tax credits and subsidies to the nuclear power industry
@8RYR5833yrs3Y
No, give the money to nuclear.
@95LCGPT2yrs2Y
No, because the wind turbines are doing environmental damage.
@95P6HN42yrs2Y
No, because wind turbines are doing environmental damage.
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@TealMatt6mos6MO
Soaring costs are pushing up the price of big wind-power projects, challenging the country’s shift to renewable energy and potentially leading to larger-than-expected bills for residents.New York state officials in recent days unveiled a slate of wind-farm proposals that would result in higher…
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