Oklahoma poised to become renewable energy leader

[jpak]

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/greenliving/stories/wfaa081113_lj_green.1ac1cb50a.html

OKLAHOMA CITY - With a huge wind corridor in western Oklahoma and local researchers working on creating biofuels from perennial native grasses, experts say Oklahoma is poised to become a leader in the renewable energy industry.

Speaking Wednesday at the Oklahoma Biofuels Conference in Oklahoma City, renewable energy experts said the emphasis on biofuels and wind energy likely will continue under President-elect Obama's administration.

"We have 40,000 megawatts of wind potential in western Oklahoma, and that industry is exploding out of the ground as we talk," said Oklahoma Energy Secretary David Fleischaker. "The Obama administration's attitude toward bringing wind into the grid will really benefit that industry in Oklahoma.

"In addition, to the extent we have the ability, we'll see a lot more funding of research important to pushing the conversion of biofuels technology."

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[European Socialist]

1. ...and their Senators don't believe in global warming.

[Kolesar]

2. Why does Oklahoma and Texas have such reliable winds?

What is the meteorological explanation? I am sure it is more than the lack of forests or hills to block the wind.

Where I live, the wind is often calm all day. Winds will pick up after the mid day clouds form.

[hatrack]

3. How? Did Inhofe die?

Just asking . . .

[RufusEarl]

4. Really, Oklahoma?? The state just north of Texas, really. Wow!!

Hey that's a good thing, hard to believe but good on them.....

Peace!