As of July 2013, nearly 4% of all electricity generated in the U.S. is produced by wind turbines. By installing wind turbines on their properties farmers can earn up to tens of thousands of dollars per year in tax credits. Since 2008 these tax credits have amounted to more than $14 Billion.
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Deleted4yrs4Y
Not in the form of tax credits and subsidies.
@Thomasj2393yrs3Y
No, but we should support these industries.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, allow the states to choose
Deleted4yrs4Y
We should support these industries but not with tax credits or subsidies.
Deleted4yrs4Y
We should support these industries but not in the form of tax breaks or subsides.
Deleted3yrs3Y
No, but we should still support it. Nationalize the energy sector.
@8ZFCK4D3yrs3Y
I think there should be some kind of punitive tax system for companies hurting the environment (like oil and coal), but ALL for-profit organizations should have tax loopholes closed.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow citizens to pick an energy choice of their own.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power. Even if bad for the environment.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, but we should still support them.
@8RJFWXB4yrs4Y
No, nuclear power should instead be subsidized because it is the cleanest form of energy we have
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, but we should still support these industries
Deleted4yrs4Y
Not tax credits and subsidies. We should try and support these industries though.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, but increase taxes and regulations on oil and coal companies
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, but we should still support these kinds of power industries.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Not tax credits but we should still support the industry.
Deleted4yrs4Y
No, but we should still support these industries.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Not in these forms but we should still support these industries.
@4Q6TWV65yrs5Y
No, wind power companies sell way more credits than they actually have and give the impression of providing more clean energy than they actually are.
@78S5M874yrs4Y
Im for alternative clean energy but don't give any subsidies.
@78S5M874yrs4Y
Promote cleaner energy sources but don't subsidize or tax credit them.
Deleted4yrs4Y
We should support the wind power industry but not in this way.
Deleted4yrs4Y
Not in the form of tax credits or subsidies.
@52YRS683yrs3Y
No, wind cannot supply a base minimum of power for the entire country. Nuclear energy is just as clean, provides much more power, and has a much smaller land footprint.
@8QG5XSM4yrs4Y
they should help them put off shore wind turbines in to help make power where it is the windiness
@8P6PWZP4yrs4Y
Yes, and nationalize the industry.
@8P6PWZP4yrs4Y
Yes, and collectivize the industry.
@8HDWQKS4yrs4Y
Yes, if it incentives greater technological advancement for wind generated power. Right now, though, wind generated power is not sustainable enough and needs technological advancement for it the become a dependable resource.
@7GQVY6F3yrs3Y
@8PK69PX4yrs4Y
Companies should be able to decide what path is best for them and the government should not be involved at all.
@92YHQCV3yrs3Y
Yes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas, and the government should support more sustainable energy technologies
@BestPoliticsIN4yrs4Y
Yes, but only when wind power makes up 10% or more of our power usage
@6VWJ8PP4yrs4Y
Yes but funding should come from states
@8T67P4N4yrs4Y
Yes, until we have completely converted to using renewable energy
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
No, and the government shouldn't interfere in the economy.
@63ZXW6N4yrs4Y
Should be decided on state leve.
@63ZXW6N4yrs4Y
Should be decided on state level.
@6LV5ZML3yrs3Y
Only after turbines are re-engineered to be completely recyclable AND wind companies are held legally and financially accountable for removing turbines from private properties once the turbine is no longer used/viable.
@6LV5ZML3yrs3Y
Only after turbines are re-engineered to be completely recyclable AND turbine companies are held legally and financially accountable for removing turbines from private properties once the turbine is no longer used/viable.
@6LV5ZML3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after they re-engineer the turbines to be completely recyclable AND hold them legally and financially accountable for removing turbines from private properties once the turbine is no longer used/viable.
@78S5M874yrs4Y
Promote more sustainable energy sources to make our world a greener, cleaner environment, but without giving subsidies
@EthanHars3yrs3Y
Yes, this will help North Dakota start ups
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but only tax credits since wind power is an established energy technology
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but only tax credits since wind power has been established as a valid and sustainable energy technology
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but only tax credits since wind power has already been established as a valid and sustainable energy technology
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
No, increase investment into more reliable and sustainable alternative forms of energy such as nuclear, hydroelectric, thorium and geothermal.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but only tax credits since wind power has already been established as a valid and sustainable energy technology.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, subsidies but not tax credits.
@8F3TJ7L4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be lighter incentives than nuclear incentives.
@7PV36BB4yrs4Y
Yes, but only to companies that pay a living wage
@8GPJ7R74yrs4Y
No, but offer tax breaks for these companies and let the market innovate the wind industry more.
@8HDL7G84yrs4Y
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.
@LangworthyUS9th4yrs4Y
No wind as of right now is not efficient. Solar, geothermal, and especially the advances in hydro electric should be pursued instead.
@8MMFD8C4yrs4Y
yes, but I believe we should only give tax credits to the wind power industry but not subsides.
@8NWQH6W4yrs4Y
No, the wind power industry uses too much land, they should be given to the solar industry instead
@8P8TVTS4yrs4Y
No, focus on Hydroelectric and Nuclear.
@8PHSP7Y4yrs4Y
No, but tax carbon emissions
@8PZ7LSP4yrs4Y
Yes, but only when wind power makes up 10% or more of our energy usage
@8QNDWJB4yrs4Y
No, but the government should give tax credits and subsidies to other, more effective sustainable technologies.
@8RDZZDL4yrs4Y
No, not until their energy contribution exceeds 10%
@8RTRNSW4yrs4Y
Yes; tax credits and subsidies are a good way to encourage industry without interfering with the free market to an unreasonable degree.
@8TJLFW74yrs4Y
Invest in nuclear options
@GreatPondG4yrs4Y
Provide minor tax credits to all renewable energies, and major tax credits to nuclear power
@8WND78J3yrs3Y
wind power wont work everywhere
@EndCrapitalism3yrs3Y
Yes, but nationalizing the energy sector and transitioning to renewables would be even better
@8WPN6T63yrs3Y
@8WSZCXS3yrs3Y
No, subsidies always end up getting abused.
@8X26N7C3yrs3Y
No, but only used as a last resort, Such as a backup power source.
@8XNT9ZQ3yrs3Y
No, wind power requires a great deal of maintenance and cost - while harming the environment and animals that fly. It adds very little to the amount of power needed to run a community. Limited wind power has been used on farms for years for wells and other energy but it does not meet the cost/risk /benefit needs of our energy grid.
@8YF4BR73yrs3Y
Yes, but also subsidize Nuclear and Solar
@LiamHal786386403yrs3Y
Yes but nuclear energy is a better investment
@93BYRXQ3yrs3Y
No, transfer it to nuclear, thermal, thorium, and hydroelectric instead.
@WhenDidISayThis3yrs3Y
No, instead give tax credits and subsidies to nuclear, oil, and solar energy
