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RES cost effective

...that the wind industry supports. Without competing energy sources in the market, utilities will seek conventional new...wind power has actually backed up fossil fuel powered energy sources. Most notably, wind kept the lights on in Feb...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-04-30/res-cost-effective
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Obama's chilly approach to global warming

...America would "lead on the path toward sustainable energy sources." His address did not offer any specific programs...they are not competitive with current market based energy sources. In my opinion, the result has been a loss of billions...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2013-01-28/obamas-chilly-appro
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Blow wind, blow

...approach to global warming," Jan. 29) recycled previously refuted myths.Wind energy has already proven a reliable energy source by providing significant amounts of electricity across major parts of the U.S. Iowa produces more than 20 percent...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-02-01/blow-wind-blow
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Blow wind, blow

...approach to global warming," Jan. 29) recycled previously refuted myths. Wind energy has already proven a reliable energy source by providing significant amounts of electricity across major parts of the U.S. Iowa produces more than 20 percent...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-02-01/blow-wind-blow-0
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U.S. is lacking in long range energy matters

...that the U.S. is producing more oil, and therefore the Department of Defense should stop developing alternative energy sources. I believe he is dead wrong and that energy independence is more important than ever, especially for Minnesota...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2012-07-09/us-lacking-long-ran
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Breaking the rules

...shorten the loop," which means strengthening the local economy by using local construction materials and local energy sources, preferably the sun; raising your own food; and recycling your water.The campus has three energy efficient model...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-08-24/breaking-rules
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Fossil fuel reserves will add to environment concerns

...consuming more of this tough oil and gas, we will need tough choices involving energy conservation and more low emission energy sources, like nuclear power and the renewables such as wind and solar.Rolf Westgard is a professional member of the Geological...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2012-10-10/fossil-fuel-reserve
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Brainerd Council looks at alternative energy proposal

...took two votes Monday before the Brainerd City Council officially expressed an interest in an alternative underground energy source.The concept taps into the city's sewer pipe and uses an exchange system to heat and cool buildings. For a year...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-07-03/brainerd-council-looks-alternative-e
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Truth about wind power

...jobs, save us more on power bills, and invests billions more dollars in our economy than Mr. Westgard claims. All energy sources have advantages and disadvantages. Mr. Westgard focuses on wind's disadvantages, but its advantages are compelling...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2012-08-24/truth-about-wind-power
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Extend wind-power tax credit now, so it can die

...most competitive of all renewable energy sources except hydropower. According...worth supporting. It's a clean energy source, with a promising economic future...share of their energy from cleaner energy sources - not only renewables such as...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2012-08-26/extend-wind-power-t
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