Mighty Wind: How Long Will Economics Work in Favor of Clean Energy?

Most of the renewable-energy business is busy fretting about the extension of federal tax credits, which expire at the end of this year. But the real story, it seems, is how clean energys biggest historical handicap is coming to be seen as one of its biggest selling points: its predictable cost. Coming soon to a coastline near you (AP)Take offshore wind power, the holy grail of big renewable-energy projects. Theres lots of wind a few miles out at sea; go out far enough, and even Kennedys will stop complaining about eyesores. The U.S. Minerals Management Service, lately notorious for opening ot...Original article link