Cape Wind Farm Approved.

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

At current prices of fuel and electricity, reports state that the price of electricity will stay relatively the same yet the wind farm should provide most, if not all of the energy needs for the Cape.

Unless I've misunderstood some of the reports, the price per kW/hr will be negotiated before construction can take place. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

I read today that they're hoping for 3/4ths of the Cape's electricity to come from the wind farm. That's probably a bit of a stretch, but it's much better than what they get in other areas with the turbines. I'm more interested in hearing how much the cost for delivery is going to be. If they can keep the delivery cost down and lower the cost per kw, I say build more of em'.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by fishbones

I read today that they're hoping for 3/4ths of the Cape's electricity to come from the wind farm. That's probably a bit of a stretch, but it's much better than what they get in other areas with the turbines. I'm more interested in hearing how much the cost for delivery is going to be. If they can keep the delivery cost down and lower the cost per kw, I say build more of em'.

The world is eventually going to run out of fossil fuels. Many people have a mindset of "we don't need it now, so let's not worry about it." I agree with you, if delivery costs can be kept low enough, build as many of those puppies as possible. I'm sure your number of 3/4ths is accurate (from a "reported to the public" sense, we'll see how it actually pans out), I couldn't find the article I read a few days ago.

Unfortunately for the Kennedy's and the people with shore access on the southern Cape, that area is perfect for this application - offshore, consistent winds, relatively shallow waters.

[beamie]

I'm all for the wind turbines, just think using existing power plants using a US source like gas and coal is cheaper. The initial cost of the project for the amount of electricity produced is big. I think I read each turbine only produces less than 3 MW.

If anyone thinks the price of juice is going down on the cape you have to be kidding.