I read something very interesting this week – Texas recently surpassed California as the top wind energy producing state in the country. Texas, often mocked by liberals as a state full of stereotypical oil men with 10-gallon hats and six shooters, intent on destroying the environment in their relentless pursuit of black gold. And it passed California, a state that is typically held up as a pioneer when it comes to environmental policy and alternative energy development.
This development is, I think, noteworthy for two reasons. First, it shows that where there is money to be made – in this case, in the development and supply of wind energy – the free market will provide solutions. And second, it shows that alternative energy really is starting to find a foothold in this country. If a state like Texas (which, stereotypes aside, is a state built on oil revenues) can become a leading producer of alternative energy, it represents a significant step forward in our ongoing effort to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.
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August 16th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
I noticed a couple of years ago while driving a big truck in Texas that Texas seemed have mor “Alternative Fuels” informational signs on the freeways and highways than I would have expected in and “oil” state.
I have heard that the Bush ranch is way more environmentally friendly than similar places in say Tennessee.