Wind Power in the United States Technology, Economic, and Policy Issues

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Corporations--Taxation.

Corporations.

Power resources--Law and legislation.

Power resources.

Wind power.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2008

Summary:

Provides background on utility-scale wind energy. Discusses wind resources and technology, covers industry composition and trends, and examines wind power economics. Reviews policy issues related to siting and permitting, transmission constraints, extension of renewable production tax credit, and establishment of national renewable portfolio standards. Includes tables and graphs

Notes:

CRS Report

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Wind Power in the United States

Publisher Number:

CRS-2008-RSI-0601

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license