Wind Power - Where Does Texas Stand?

Energy is always a pressing issue, especially in political debates. When it comes to energy, this year Texas is very interested in wind power production. With Texas being a very large state, it has become a leading producer of wind power. While this is very fortunate for the great state of Texas, it is also unfortunate that the upcoming termination of the federal tax credit could also limit this success. According to The Texas Tribune, the tax credit provides farm owners 2.2 cents for every kilowatt- hour of power they produce over a span of 10 years. Many wind farmers and advocators of wind manufacturing are working towards finding a way to extend the tax credit for as along as possible. Texas politicians are split when it comes to this decision, with Democrats being in favor of “ green-power”. Texan Republicans on the other hand are still undecided as to where they stand on the issue. The Texas Tribune posted an article titled “In Texas, Ambivalence Over Wind Tax Credit Extension” which gives a bit more insight as to why congressional politicians in Texas are so on the fence about the federal tax credit.