A trade association says that wind power saved electricity customers in Oklahoma and surrounding states more than $1.2 billion last year. (Report) The pool operates the electric grid and plans transmission for 6.2 million households in parts of nine states. Since wind is free after the turbines are installed, most of the consumer savings came from avoided fuel costs at coal or natural gas plants. But the association says wind power also saved water and reduced emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Oklahoma currently has 29 wind projects that represent about $6 billion worth of capital investment from the last decade, and more than 1,700 turbines are providing about 15% of the electricity in the state. (Report)
This article relates to the environment because wind power is becoming a new form of electricity in Oklahoma. Not only is is a eco-friendly form of electricity in Oklahoma, but it has also saved water AND reduced emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This is a very important step for the state of Oklahoma, because they are also making a lot of money, with about $6 billion worth of capital investment from the last decade. In conclusion, wind power in Oklahoma is helping save the atmosphere.
What do you suggest that Oklahoma does with the money they are saving? Great article!
Not sure if you’ve ever been through Oklahoma. One thing they have is wind! Great to point out how not only does it spare the air, it saves a lot of water too. Only issue is those wind turbines aren’t cheap and still can’t compete with cost with coal in the short term. What would you suggest be done to make wind more affordable (and desirable)?
This article has furthered my interest of wind power, which is becoming a new form of electricity in Oklahoma. Wind power can save water and reduce emissions, so it is a good idea that we use it to our advantages