(GA) Tech Study Finds Wind Power Feasible Off Georgia Coast

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http://www.gatech.edu/news-room/release.php?id=1437

ATLANTA (July 26, 2007) — Southern Company said today that a thorough two-year study, conducted with the Georgia Institute of Technology, has identified conditions potentially favorable for wind power generation off the coast of Georgia, but costs and regulatory concerns remain to be resolved.

Launched in 2005, the joint study examined in detail a variety of factors — including wind resources, technology, siting, environmental, climate, permitting and economics — associated with sites off the coast of Georgia. In conclusion, the study recommended that Southern Company continue to pursue the potential development of wind energy resources off the Georgia coast.

“We continue to believe that renewable energy resources, possibly including wind, need to be a part of our energy supply portfolio. We will continue to pursue this and other renewable energy options that allow us to provide reliable and affordable electricity to our customers,” said Leonard Haynes, Southern Company executive vice president for supply technologies, renewables and demand-side planning.

“We believe that given the available wind resources and the extent of the shallow water continental shelf, there is considerable ultimate potential for wind power generation off the coast of Georgia. While the 20-year levelized cost of wind power is higher than current production from existing power plants, offshore wind power may become a viable option for green power generation. We, therefore, support the conclusion that development of offshore wind power should be pursued,” said Sam Shelton, Strategic Energy Institute research program director.

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[Parche]

1. Wind

That is because there is a lot of HOT air but no substance with these 2...........:rofl: :rofl: :hi:

[jdlh8894]

2. When Ted

Allows the offshore power plants in MA & Conn that won't block his view,thenI will agree with you.