Wind Power Consumption Increases

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Wind Power Consumption Increases

An analysis by the Energy Department shows that consumption from wind power rose 27 percent in 2011 (TheHill)

, a larger percentage than any other domestic energy source. During the presidential campaign, talking points on energy policy have covered a wind energy tax credit as well as swing state jobs supported by the wind industry.

GOP nominee Mitt Romney will give a major economic speech today in Iowa to more fully lay out what he sees as the choice American voters face (WaPo)

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