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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Arguments Against Government Subsidies for Wind Power:
Environmental Concerns:
Argument: Wind farms, particularly offshore ones, have been associated with negative impacts on wildlife, such as the killing of birds and marine animals like whales. Additionally, there are concerns about the environmental hazards posed by wind turbines, such as soil contamination from the production and disposal of turbine blades.
Potential Impact: While wind energy is promoted as "green," its environmental costs may be overlooked, leading to long-term ecological damage.
Reliability of Wind Power:
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@9S4R6NH1yr1Y
Yes, but in areas where it will actually be useful and reduce more carbon than what was put into making the wind power equipment in the first place.
@9MJWYQ51yr1Y
No, power industries make their own money once they are up and running. Let investors and venture capitalists fund them.
@9LLXGSZ1yr1Y
Tax credits and subsidies should go to other renewable power industries that have less of an effect on the local ecosystem.
@9J5CH3S2yrs2Y
More studies should be done to determine the impacts of all renewable energy sources and its over all impact on the environment in the long term. Short term benefits mean nothing if at the end of the short term we die.
@sagera18Independent 2yrs2Y
No, corporations shouldn’t receive special treatment, provide more benefits for citizens who live in clean energy areas (to include nuclear power)
@9GPLNM22yrs2Y
No. There's nothing "green" about the materials used to make wind turbines, and they pose a risk to birds and other wildlife.
@9CJ6CB6 2yrs2Y
Yes, along with adding an emphasis on non-fossil fuel energy sources like thorium, fission, fusion, solar, hydro, tidal, and geothermal energy.
@9F8JCQL2yrs2Y
The government should be building infrastructure not giving money to private companies. Programs like the Tennessee valley authority
@9FQ9GWMWomen’s Equality 2yrs2Y
Yes but nuclear should also receive these benefits
@9D75XL82yrs2Y
The government should give tax credits and subsidies for all alternative and sustainable energy technologies.
@989SJ5S3yrs3Y
I think the government should be allowed to do this, however I am in favor of nuclear energy instead.
@96HHMWJ3yrs3Y
Give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry. However, also place restrictions on these tax benefits. For example, only supply them when the necessary research is conducted to minimalize environmental damage. Place these wind turbines in areas that decrease the environmental effects.
@966WC2H3yrs3Y
Yes, only if the percent of influence of the wind power industry is greater
@9665FY53yrs3Y
The tax credits should go to a more climate friendly energy source, such as solar, or hydroelectric power
@965Z6CD3yrs3Y
Yes, but it shouldn't be the only source of power.
@94RTT273yrs3Y
no, give it to nuclear power instead
@93XWF2S3yrs3Y
@93L96JL3yrs3Y
@93K9QPRLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes but they should still keep ways of helping oil companies to keep jobs alive
@93D3X9XIndependent3yrs3Y
Energy should be handled by states on localities, with federal intervention where necessary.
@938L3KC3yrs3Y
No, more research and testing is needed for wind power.
No, there are other technologies that are better
@92MZKBR3yrs3Y
yes but only if they pass the cost savings on to the consumer unlike the current subsidies in solar industry where they chare you hat much more
@92MP9JQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but the technology should be improved to make it more efficient and environmentally friendly
@9292W3FLibertarian3yrs3Y
Give tax credits and incentives, but no subsidies.
@926C5854yrs4Y
No. Wind power is underdeveloped and not the most reliable thing right now.
@8ZYC3KQ4yrs4Y
@8ZL5KH74yrs4Y
Yes, and the government should support more sustainable energy technologies, however, we should also place more protection on birds if there is going to be more wind turbines
@8X9989B4yrs4Y
No not until we decrease our national deficit
@8WZTZKJ4yrs4Y
No allocate more funds into researching and implementing thorium salt reactors
@8WXT7JHIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but give more tax credits and subsidies to Nuclear
@8DFRND24yrs4Y
No, relying on private companies to personally make the switch over to wind energy is fruitless and will not work in the long run.
@8WR4NQK4yrs4Y
Oil and gas are better natural resources. I think the we should have a combination of renewables and oil/gas/nuclear but I’m not a big fan of the subsidies and credits. They don’t really cancel each other out.
@8WGRYRN4yrs4Y
No, wind power is an inferior alternative to nuclear and geothermal power.
@8VVQWDL4yrs4Y
No, not specifically for wind but other more sustainable options should be considered.
@8VSSVGV4yrs4Y
This issue should be determined on the state-level not the federal level.
@8VBNGDB4yrs4Y
If wind energy benefits the environment, then yes- it should be incentivized.
@8V65C8ZLibertarian4yrs4Y
yes, but only if the savings to the industry is pass on to customers.
@8SXS8Z9Libertarian4yrs4Y
No and end all tax credits and government subsidies
@8SXQYH64yrs4Y
No, this is more unnecessary government spending.
No, companies should not be rewarded for doing the right thing
@8RH9RHG5yrs5Y
No, give tax deductions instead
@8RCNY3WLibertarian5yrs5Y
No subsidies should be given to any industry. Let a free market decide who's winners and losers.
@8R5JK86Independent5yrs5Y
No, increase incentives for nuclear energy
@8Q6SRFH5yrs5Y
Subsidies for homeowners and farmers or businesses that use all the power they produce and don't require the use of non-renewable energy sources.
@8PKM2365yrs5Y
Yes, with sunset provisions.
@8PJGFWR5yrs5Y
No, give credits to nuclear power instead.
@8NQYT395yrs5Y
Yes and no, instead the government should work with economist to develop incentives to help push business to innovate.
@8MSV76M5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for a transitional period of time to make them competitive and attractive to investors. While I think we should more heavily incentivize nuclear power, we should also support wind as a relatively safe form of power generation that some localities may prefer.
@8L3LJ9VIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, but ensure continued innovation in the wind power industry to maximize its positive effects.
The government should legalize nuclear power
@8FHCCQN5yrs5Y
Yes, the government should give tax credits and subsidies to wind, solar, hydroelectric, and nuclear power industries.
@8FC772F5yrs5Y
Yes but only if wind power proves itself to be viable and sustainable and actually good for the environment.
@8DWFRFL5yrs5Y
Unable to give a full opinion
@8CYJ2PV5yrs5Y
Yes, and the government should cease all tax credits and subsidies to non-renewable power industry
@8CL5NL25yrs5Y
No, as wind power endangers birds. the government should instead support solar farms (with fixes to recycling regulations)
@8CHNQ245yrs5Y
No, there are far better (and frankly cleaner) renewable alternatives we can be producing such as solar, hydro, geothermal and Nuclear.
@8C4Y2V25yrs5Y
Fossil fuels should be taxed, with proceeds earmarked only for carbon remediation. Renewable technology should be bankrolled by the government, with results released into the public domain.
@9CSQN9J2yrs2Y
Give tax cuts to an energy source that works that is renewable and non fossil fuel
@9BWW78HConstitution2yrs2Y
No, divert those to nuclear and the development of fusion
@9BJZP9F2yrs2Y
Once an alternative energy source has been proven to be effective and efficient, the government should be available to help the “average” American set up the use of the alternative energy source.
@9B85NXF3yrs3Y
We should focus on boosting nuclear power production, as nuclear power is the safest, cleanest, and most efficient method for generating energy, and does not deserve to be included in the same category as oil and coal in this question's answers.
@9B79S6B3yrs3Y
Maybe, depends on the projects.
@99QPGW63yrs3Y
Yes, but preference should be given to solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, nuclear, and fusion
@99MG66T3yrs3Y
No, and wind power should be banned.
@99JKTR53yrs3Y
No, we should instead focus on non-invasive solar and water power.
@98TM5LS3yrs3Y
Yes and Ban Factory Farming.
@hhearsey233yrs3Y
No, In addition to being a threat to birds they also affect endangered species of bats. Subsidies may be better used in alternate sustainable energy sources
@97KTSQS3yrs3Y
No, they should give it to the nuclear industry.
@97JRTK63yrs3Y
Nuclear energy is cheaper to build and manage in the long run. Nuclear energy produces more wattage per $ spent on production.
@979BYPV3yrs3Y
yes, but find an alternative that doesn't kill the birds or reduces murder amount
@979BY8W3yrs3Y
Im sad that it kills birds but I have to say yes, reduce the size
@978XZ2M3yrs3Y
No, invest more in nuclear power.
@96VR7863yrs3Y
Nuclear/Thorium power is objectively superior to the wind power industry.
@964RZ5L3yrs3Y
No, give them instead to the nuclear energy industry.
@93J5LLV3yrs3Y
No, and pass the Green New Deal
@8Q9RKL95yrs5Y
They should until they reach a certain maturity and then they should stop.
@8JZMRCNLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but credit should only be given for useful energy produced, not just energy production estimates or ratings.
@8G4G32K5yrs5Y
If they are following regulations and actively improving technology
@93HD3V43yrs3Y
Yes, but we should maintain a portfolio that is balanced between traditional energy sources and new energy sources. We should also increase use of natural gas and clean coal.
@8T3FSH84yrs4Y
No way, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry and the government should never support unproven technologies
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