Whispers of the Wind

So far to date the post that has generated the most amount of traffic here at the Dog's Den (the alternate title which has a little more flair), is Kansas Tosses Future into the Wind. Scott, in the comment section even suggested http://www.americaspower.org/ which talks about the role of coal in America’s demand of electricity. I live in an area that is actively moving in creating a small wind farm, but not instead of, more in support of the proven coal industry. Is it a good idea, well time and economics will prove it out.

I have seen the optimism of wind farms before, they failed 20 years ago. Technology and economics have changed in the passing years and every success story started with a long string of failures. I still think that the Governor of Kansas has made a huge mistake by relying on theoretical promises.

Kansas Tosses Future into the Wind

Kansas is about to have realistic decline in population and an increase in the cost of living due to theoretical promises.

Kansas utilities have agreed to develop alternative energy sources, including maximizing our wind assets," Sebelius said.A group that supports the coal industry expressed "dismay" over the governor's apparent conviction that a perfect energy option exists. There is no such thing, said Americans for Balanced Energy Choices.

Someday alternative energy sources MAY be a viable replacement for the tried and true energy source of coal but today is not the day nor is it tomorrow. Most alternative energy source trade the CO2 pollution for a large land usage, high demand for replacement parts and the fickle nature of Nature. In other words they cost a lot and deliver less, so when the Governor ignores reality.

She said a state agency's decision to prevent construction of the coal-fired plants "will not only preserve Kansans' health and uphold our moral obligation to be good stewards of this beautiful land, but will also enhance our prospects for strong and sustainable economic growth throughout our state."

She is guarantying that the state will not have a strong and sustainable economic growth. I can imagine business all ready crossing Kansas off their list for future development.

Alternate energy is a shell game where one bad side effect is traded for other side effects.