... compared to conservation. More wind turbines or more insulation—which is best? I've always loved cool new technology. But that's no excuse for more wind subsidies.

Consider three factors, carbon saved, jobs created, and who pays. Every study I've read, and that's lot, says you save more carbon per dollar with good weatherization and insulation than with wind. So, for the climate's sake, insulate. Next, building retrofits are low-tech and low capital. So they create more jobs for those who need them most.

Finally, the national renewable electricity standard is going to force utilities to buy more wind power. That's expensive, and they will pass the cost through. The poor will see a bigger cost increase relative to their income than the rich. So this is essentially a regressive tax. Here's a good article about this: NYTs

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