It Strikes Me Funny: Is wind energy a sham?

Not in my opinion.

Not even after scanning the article that a local reader suggested I read.

MT wrote:

Hi Gord,

With reference to your article on wind energy, please have a look at this article which conveys a clearer view on the industry and the sham related to it.

Regards, MT

Sure, burning coal is cheap in some ways. Building coal-fired energy plants may be cheaper than building turbines and turbine-building plants.


["What are the costs related to smog?"]

However, many costs related to coal are not up front. The costs to the healthcare system and to society in general for burning coal and producing foul air cannot be easily tabulated. It’s easier to sweep "associated costs" under the carpet.


["What are the costs related to climate change?"]

But most turbine costs are up front. We can learn how much one costs, how much power it generates and how long it will take to pay it off before it produces hydro without a mortgage attached.

In Ontario, we know that in the future we’ll have a part to play in building our own turbines (a sustainable industry of sorts) and selling clean renewable energy back to ourselves. No coughing or hacking or respiratory illnesses will be involved.

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Does coal sound like a good investment to you?

I’d rather get small (conserve) than get low (go under ground).

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