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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@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
Yes
@passerby921yr1Y
As for the birds, put the subsidies towards tulip turbines.
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies
@9RM27XZ1yr1Y
Climate change must be resisted, and we do not know which technologies will advance to play key roles. Government investment will keep more ideas afloat until they have a chance to pay off
@ISIDEWITH11yrs11Y
No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry
@9FL7LY4 2yrs2Y
Providing tax credits will allow people to support alternative energy including buying electric cars and using solar panels in their houses.
@9FMWKJZ2yrs2Y
Yes, tax credits and subsidies encourage development and growth of the sector that will eventually become the future of the world as we aim to become more efficient and sustainable on the planet.
Providing tax credits will allow people to support alternative energy including buying electric cars and using solar panels in their houses
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
Yes, the government needs to stop giving subsidies to many private industries so taxes can be reduced
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power
It may be inferior but it keeps our environment safe. Either we adapt to having a slightly inferior energy source or improve it.
@9GKCDDP2yrs2Y
Sure, but it isn't killing our planet. Other sources, like nuclear, hydroelectric, and solar should be implemented as well.
It may be inferior to total energy output, but combined with other renewable energy methods, could serve as a valid replacement.
@9GY94XP2yrs2Y
Wind power is the most sustainable of those options and therefore the future of our county. Oil and coal are two of dirtiest non-renewable resources, while nuclear became demonized for no reason but is a perfect acceptable, much cleaner, form of energy that we should use in transition to mainly wind, solar, etc. power that is 100% renewable.
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
Yes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas
@xnativevikingx2yrs2Y
Because if we help nature with power that doesn't draw from the earth, but from when that's given to us from nature we can guess we'll have less power but will have power so we'll be able to use the wind to aid us but without destroying what keeps us alive
@NiftyPe0plesParty2yrs2Y
While I appreciate your perspective on using what nature provides, it's important to remember that wind power also has its own environmental footprint. The production of wind turbines involves substantial materials, energy, and land use. For instance, rare earth minerals, used in the magnets of wind turbines, are often mined in conditions that are not environmentally friendly. Moreover, wind farms can have significant impacts on bird and bat populations.
I am wondering, how would you propose we address these environmental concerns in our push for wind energy? Let's think creatively here!
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
There's already solutions for birds and bats dying, paint one of the turbine blades black as the birds can rarely ever see the turbines before they get hit. Add noises that bats and birds alike would hate to repel them from the turbines. The land usage is substantial, but massive gaps are left in between turbines. The cost is rather minimal and if we increased the height and size, it could drastically increase it's energy output. The rare earth metals required are actually in rather small portions so I'd say that's less of an issue. If necessary, we could use asteroids as a source of copper in the future.
@HelcovichEmireRepublican6mos6MO
It may be, but the government still should not subsidize any energy industry
@ISIDEWITH13yrs13Y
No, and the government should never support unproven technologies
@9D2WJFY2yrs2Y
No, because the wind turbines have been contributing to environmental harm and damage.
@8J8F4XS5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for a transitional period of time to make them competitive and attractive to investors
@8R5JB36Constitution5yrs5Y
No, give tax credits and subsidies to the nuclear power industry
@B457SQN7mos7MO
Yes, and include other sources of alternative energy production to help us transition from fossil fuels.
@9T64CXP1yr1Y
No, because wind farms have been contributing to environmental damage and the deaths of birds of prey and migratory bird species
@9NHS5NN1yr1Y
It's good that the government is supporting other sustainable energy technologies but they should take in consideration of others things like wildlife, people, homes, and land to make sure its safe as well.
@9D3RPBQ2yrs2Y
We must nationalise the energy sector ands the government should support more sustainable energy technologies
@8KNSKRQ5yrs5Y
Yes, and the government should support more sustainable energy technologies including wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and nuclear.
@9R8KJB71yr1Y
No, wind power is significantly less efficient than other forms of alternative energy and is way worse for birds.
@9DRNGQ42yrs2Y
No, because wind power kills birds.
@9D4ZPFY2yrs2Y
No, because the wind turbines have been contributing to environmental damage.
@9FJXY9Z 2yrs2Y
No, wind energy is highly ineffective and the government should support other alternative forms of energy such as nuclear and hydro electric power.
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Wind energy is surprisingly capable for local areas, a single turbine for a farm can easily power the entire place with a large surplus. It’s all about the size and funding, the funding isn’t too much of an issue considering it’s among the cheapest energy sources on earth. It leaves a lot of space between wind farms and is rather reliable in windy areas. Hydro electric is actually the most dangerous non-fossil fuel energy out there. Its biggest disaster, the Banqiao Dam Eruption in China killed an amount of people ranging from 88,000-240,000. Millions were affected and it’s arguably a worse immediate disaster than Chernobyl. I still hold strong belief in both nuclear and hydro, but remember that no non-fossil fuel energy source should be left out.
@9F56K6ZLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, let the free market figure out the best solutions.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
The free market doesn't figure out the best solutions, that's the point...
@8RYR5835yrs5Y
No, give the money to nuclear.
@9D5XBHH2yrs2Y
No, because the government should support more sustainable energy technologies and wind turbines have been contributing to environmental damage.
@9SV9J3J1yr1Y
They should encourage this, but they should make sure they turn off the windmills during migration season and should not take over more land for these.
@9FDD7ST2yrs2Y
Wind mills are causing mass death to birds. Stop all funding and ban them asap as they are doing more harm then good
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Wind turbines kill less than communication towers and I see no attempts to destroy them entirely. An easy fix to that problem is making 1 wind turbine blade black so the birds can see it, and play sounds they'll hate to repel them away. If birds are your concern, think how many will die from the inevitable fact that fossil fuels will at least partially fill the void if wind energy goes away.
The use of bird-repelling sounds could potentially disrupt local ecosystems, causing stress and behavioral changes in not only birds but also other wildlife species.
Moreover, it's crucial to remember that fossil fuels are not the only alternative to wind energy. Other renewable sources like solar and hydroelectric power could fill the void, which might not have the same impact on bird populations.
What are your ideas on mitigating the ecological impacts of these alternative energy sources?
@95P6HN43yrs3Y
No, because wind turbines are doing environmental damage.
@95LCGPT3yrs3Y
No, because the wind turbines are doing environmental damage.
@8PJ7PNTIndependent5yrs5Y
No, give it to nuclear power instead
@9CKXJYZ2yrs2Y
Yes, and include other types of green energy production.
@8PPQLGG5yrs5Y
No, wind power is an inferior alternative to hydroelectric power
@96259PT3yrs3Y
No, because the wind turbines are contributing to environmental damage.
@8JFF7BWIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, but only until a better solution to our reliance on carbon heavy industries is found.
@97ZNYJL3yrs3Y
Yes, Nationalize the power industry
@97B7BJ4Independent3yrs3Y
No, it is inferior to hydrogen and nuclear fusion, which is far more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
@9CKHCCM2yrs2Y
No, the government should support nuclear energy instead.
@997JJRF3yrs3Y
No, the industry should be nationalized.
@92N3WPF3yrs3Y
No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, nuclear, and solar power.
@8YNZMTY4yrs4Y
No, subsidize nuclear energy
@8VPDB6CConstitution4yrs4Y
Yes, but only tax credits and no subsidies
@8TGFDKRIndependent4yrs4Y
No, subsidize nuclear power
@8TBK3BQ4yrs4Y
No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry No, and the government should never support unproven technologies No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power
@8RXWTGT5yrs5Y
No, give tax credits to nuclear power.
@Einsteinium1085yrs5Y
No, it is inferior to nuclear.
No, prioritize nuclear power and address the negative impacts on bird species that wind power causes.
@B7FX2TH1wk1W
I think that the wind power is the only reason we have wind cause without our wind power industry, we would suffocate and perish as a result.
@B7FDBRD1wk1W
The government should entirely switch from coal wind and solar all to Nuclear Power since it is the cleanest and most effective energy source.
@CRF2507 1wk1W
The government should tax credit some of the wind power industry, but it also needs to redesign the wind mills to smaller sizes to prevent many birds' causality. All countries need some sort of energy to keep flowing constantly, so continuing the use of vast energy sources but making coal more cleaner energy techniques. It is very crucial to investing more in R&D research as we more importantly need.
@B7BZSNL2wks2W
Generating power should be government-run; it's become a basic need like water at this point, plus there are many local monopolies and shady companies.
@B7B4RNL2wks2W
No, Wind Power technologies can be detremental to our land, their expensive to create, very large and takes a lot of of other natural resources to create.
@B78MC4R2wks2W
No, the market should be controlled by the consumers, and that will dictate the direction the power industry moves.
@B77VZPK3wks3W
No, unless there is an innovation in which wind farms substantially lower the threat to birds of prey and migratory birds.
@B77QRXS3wks3W
I don't like that wind turbines are one of the biggest threats to birds of prey, and I hope someone can do something about that, but I do believe wind turbines are the right alternative to coal and natural gas.
@B74XJ2B3wks3W
No, wind power currently has to many complications, we should look into other forms of sustainable energy
@B6ZK232 3wks3W
The wind power industry should be expanded upon, but we should make sure that birds are safer from the wind turbines
@B73QD493wks3W
No, wind power is less effective than other natural resources such as thermoelectric. We should be funding more sustainable green energy sources
@B73J85K3wks3W
Yes, the government should diversify its energy supply sources and invest in all areas where it makes most sense
@B73D4ZQ3wks3W
These type of funds should be applied the to research and development of better technologies to improve their performance. Not to line the pockets of the industry heads. Regulated grants with requirements for spending rather than a check to be utilized or absorbed by companies will ensure correct use of funds and guarantee progression in the field.
@B72X4874wks4W
No, but they should add a plan to make a fan that has sensors so it stops then it continues if its no longer there anymore.
@DSNEPatriot 4wks4W
Yes, but only after they adopt proven methods to deter birds of prey away from the wind turbines in an effort to reduce the number of wildlife tragedies that occur and to minimize the threat of species extinction that the wind power industry poses.
@B6ZS6ZC4wks4W
Many of the tax credits and subsidies are frequently given to prosperous renewable industries that make money based on the earth's resources and use them to their own advantage, granting them free tax breaks, and most of these industries are all owned by groups. This would mean they are granted more power and authority with all the money piling up with each industry, but even so, I would somewhat agree with the government giving tax credits or subsidies if they're used in a good way, but yes, it is quite pricey in my opinion.
@B6XW2P94wks4W
No, cause the wind turbines use more diesel then any other diesel vehicle and more oil then any other vehicle
@B6XNTFR4wks4W
depending, the wind level could be low, to low to power anything, therefore they shouldnt be getting payed for something there not helping nor get a peice of tax credits.
@B6WWBZ84wks4W
Wind isn't as sustainable as things like nuclear because the cost to make and move the turbines doesn't cancel out the clean energy wind power provides.
@B6SSHNSWomen’s Equality1mo1MO
I think they should invest in a better energy source that doesn't necessarily kill birds for no wanted reason
@B6R6GMV1mo1MO
Yes, temporarily until we make grid parity universal by scaling the manufacturing of solar PV and wind turbines, investing in next-gen tech, expanding R&D funding, deploying grid-scale batteries as well as pumped hydro and thermal storage, incentivizing distributed storage, integrating smart grid tech, upgrading and expanding interregional transmission lines, using HVDC systems, creating energy corridors, shifting to time of use pricing, removing legacy subsidies and tax credits for fossil fuels and redirecting them to grid modernization with sunset clauses, mandating open access for renewables, tailoring incentives to regional gris zones instead of national averages, and embedding community solar programs and microgrids in underserved areas.
@B6QSDZ91mo1MO
they should use a clean energy source, but also find a way to protect animals homes and not kill them off.
@B3VGV2T 1mo1MO
Whether the government should offer tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry is a complex and highly debated issue, with strong arguments from different perspectives. Supporters emphasize the environmental and economic benefits, while opponents raise concerns about market distortion, high costs, and grid reliability.
Arguments in favor of tax credits and subsidies
Economic development
Encourages investment: Subsidies like the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) lower the cost of capital for wind projects, incentivizing private-sector investment. In the US,… Read more
@B6LZQQ32mos2MO
No. The government has no business subsidizing any private enterprise, regardless of whether or not it is viable.
@B6KLG9Q2mos2MO
Yes, but only continue to use them in places where they're not in the way of bird migrations, but don't use them more than they are used right now. Keep most of the current ones, but don't build any more of them.
@B6GK36V2mos2MO
It requires more space than solar power, geothermal, and biomass energy and is dangerous to birds. Then again, it is an efficient renewable energy resource. So, maybe keep the ones we already have and don't build any more, or keep some of the ones we already have, but move others out of the path of bird migrations. And if that still kills too many birds, than just stop using wind power altogether.
@B6GJFXP2mos2MO
I'm conflicted about this issue. I don't like windmills, that they kill birds and that they're generally ugly, but I get that it's a better energy resource.
@B6FGF272mos2MO
No, give tax credits and subsidies to different more efficient forms of power that isnt coal or natural gas instead.
@B65SZ4T2mos2MO
Yes, but we should nationalize the energy sector and align production with ending climate change, rather than injecting money into private companies that care more about profit than climate change
@B654BS53mos3MO
No, the government should nationalize the energy sector to align with ending climate change forever, rather than dumping a bunch of cash into very pockets that caused this crisis
@B632GMWLibertarian3mos3MO
No, the wind power industry isn’t capable of off putting the emissions it uses to create wind turbines.
@B62Q9NNRepublican3mos3MO
Wind Power seems to be a viable means to generate energy, but it's effects on the environment- particularly bird populations- makes it undesirable. It must be improved first.
@B62N6FC3mos3MO
The government, capitalism and the current world order will have to fall for us to fix this ecological disaster. Modern consumption practices in the western world will have to change along with helping the third world get up to better standards. It's the least we could do being the nation's that destabilized and took advantage of them.
Privately owned utilities should not recieve credits and/or subsidies. If taxes are to be used the utilities and infrastructure should be publicly owned.
@B62CRNS3mos3MO
I would say give tax cuts to the wind energy industry not subsidize it as it is efficiency wise inferior to the other alternatives.
Yes but invest more in Nuclear Power and Solar Power. Solar power is effective and harmless. And Nuclear is the cleanest form of energy if done effectively.
@B5ZVZPV3mos3MO
Yes, but there needs to be action taken to decrease the harm it brings to birds and land. It's a good temporary alternative to fossil fuel use but more alternatives need to be found.
@B5ZVPBKLibertarian3mos3MO
Yes, comparable to subsidies provided to other energy sources. Increase investment in nuclear power to provide stable supply for essential infrastructure.
The government should provide subsidies to nuclear power as it provides much more energy than wind/solar and is still cleaner than oil or coal.
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