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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (631718)10/14/2011 8:42:05 PM
From: steve harris  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1578188
 
Here it is, several articles. I was a little off on the figures. Giving GE 1.5 billion, not two billion....

nationalreview.com

Not only is the Energy Department giving GE and its partners a $1.06 billion loan guarantee, but as soon as GE’s 338 turbines start turning at Shepherds Flat, the Treasury Department will send the project developers a cash grant of $490 million.



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (631718)10/14/2011 8:46:51 PM
From: TopCat  Respond to of 1578188
 
"$2 billion for a $16M/year economic impact. Am I missing something here?"

Probably not....



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (631718)10/14/2011 8:50:26 PM
From: FJB  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1578188
 
Windmills only last for 20-25 years too...



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (631718)10/15/2011 9:32:06 AM
From: Alighieri  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1578188
 
Am I missing something here?

Yeah....that the regressive anti science stance of conservatives like harris can't seem to be able to celebrate and cheer progress even when that supports one of their stated goals...politics trump the good of the nation with remarkable consistency...

Al