Nation’s Smallest State Thinks Big When it Comes to Offshore Wind Farms

[dogonwheels827]

Europe is having a love affair with offshore wind-energy farms, and no wonder. The wind is stronger and steadier out at sea than it is on most land areas, and you can build turbines close to population centers without having to compete for real estate. Wind power is also one way to meet the world’s growing energy needs without fouling the

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[alicedear]

I've heard wind farms can be problematic for those living nearby so this seems an excellent solution, provided it doesn't upset the environment,

[alketaire]

If you mean the health problems that noise from wind turbines is claimed to cause, I've delved a little bit into it and it appears to be

[alketaire]

Ack, HTML fail. This will work.

[alicedear]

Thank you for helping me be better informed. Good news too.

[chimbleysweep]

I loooove to look at wind farms. I drive across Washington a few times a year and I get to see them and they're big and huge and terrifying and awesome and one day I will take one of the tours. If Oregon is looking at doing something like this, I hope we will, too.

[brewsternorth]

I only ever seem to see them when I'm flying somewhere. They're certainly pretty from 20,000 feet.

[alryssa]

One of the largest turbines in North America is in Cleveland, and it's actually on shore - you can see it from Lakeshore Boulevard. Very impressive looking.

I'm glad they took the Narragansett's concerns on board - I seem to recall an article posted here several months ago about their objections.

[jei_corsair]

I make that trip several times a year as well. Those turbines really are impressive. :)

[angelus7988]

Awesome! I hope this proceeds with a minimum of fuss.

long live the ocean state!

[dogonwheels827]

We rhodeys have to stick together :) pm me if you ever want to shop-talk local environmental nerd stuff. ha