Is US wind energy already as cheap as shale gas?

Jessica Shankleman
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Senate Finance Committee approves latest extension of wind production tax credit as reports show how policy can stand in for carbon tax

As the US gears up for another lengthy debate about future subsidies for wind power, two new reports have highlighted the cost competitiveness of the green energy source compared to natural gas. A study...

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