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“Twelve states in the Great Plains have a wind energy potential greater then the electric use of our entire nation.” quote by Michael Pare
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“Twelve states in the Great Plains have a wind energy potential greater then the electric use of our entire nation.”

Michael Pare

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Source Speech: Energy conference presentation, 2020

Certain Great Plains states hold wind power capacity exceeding the nation's total electricity consumption.

In simple terms: Wind potential outstrips national electricity use.

Key Takeaway

Invest in wind energy where it’s most abundant.

Themes

energy environment policy technology economics

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

strategic informative

When to use this quote

  • Policy planning
  • investment decisions
  • infrastructure projects
  • educational outreach

Key Concepts

Renewable resources grid integration regional development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we effectively store excess wind energy?
  • What policies best support regional renewable projects?
A Different Perspective

Potential overestimates may ignore storage and transmission limits.

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