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January 29, 2006
Wind energy capacity grows 35% in US
DALLAS (Associated Press) - Wind energy generation capacity grew 35 percent last year thanks to another 2,431 megawatts coming online nationwide, the American Wind Energy Association reported Tuesday.
Additionally, the Washington D.C.-based trade group forecast another 3,000 megawatts of new development for 2006.
AWEA Executive Director Randall Swisher said he attributes the growth to "simple economics" driving power companies' efforts to diversify their power-generating resources.
With the price of natural gas peaking at $15.78 per thousand cubic feet last month before leveling off to a steady $9 range, wind continues to gain attention as an alternative.
Posted by admin at January 29, 2006 03:35 PM