Green Energy Almost Cost-Competitive with Fossil Fuels

Posted by michael on Friday December 10, 2004 @08:12AM from the almost dept.

js7a writes "As reported in the Houston Chronicle, the sharply rising cost of natural gas and other fossil fuels has caused the cost of renewable energy to finally reach the price of nonrenewables. However, wind still has some catching up to do: 'a 10 percent wind- and 90 percent water-generated mix is about $9 per month less expensive than the 100 percent wind plan.' As more wind generation and grid transmission capacity is built, wind will eventually become more competitive than hydroelectric, but hydro and other sources will be required to balance grid demand in calm areas. Slashdot has been following this trend."

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Re:Not exactly "green" yet by Anonymous Coward · 2004-12-10 08:21 · Score: 3, Funny

"Are you saying migratory birds are green?"
Until they hit the windmills...
Re:Not exactly "green" yet by Tackhead · 2004-12-10 08:45 · Score: 5, Funny

> Remember, windows are the number one man-made bird killer. Where's the anti-window lobby when you need it?
You're new here, aren't you? :)