Neat News 471 (added 2017-04-15)

Wind Going Strong in Texas

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In Texas, a state associated traditionally with fossil fuel and where more coal is used than in any other US state, wind generation accounted for nearly 23% of electricity generation in the first quarter of 2017. Because of the competitive price of wind energy it is assumed to squeeze coal out of the market.

News seen at: Scientific American - Sustainability