Why is Texas changing its mind about wind power?

May 6, 2015

Texas became the country's biggest wind power producer thanks to generous subsidies; now it's poised to revoke them

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Why is Texas changing its mind about wind power?

More than 15 years ago, Texas granted huge subsidies to wind power, helping make America a leader in the emerging industry. But now, the very same man who pushed for the subsidies, state Sen. Troy Fraser, is fighting to revoke them. Why? Wind energy advocates say you just need to follow the money.


 

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