Wind Energy Philly Supports Tina Casey as of 12-14-12

Still a Need for the Federal Wind Power Tax Credit

Despite the apparent optimism of National Grid and AWEA, there’s no question that the dithering on the Republican side of the aisle has already led to job losses in the wind industry this year, with even more pain to come if the tax credit is not extended.

That’s a double shame in the case of job prospects for returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The wind industry has been actively recruiting veterans, many of whom have the kind of physical training and technology background that make a good fit for careers in wind power.

Image: Benton County wind turbines, Huwmabeing

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Read more at http://cleantechnica.com/2012/11/27/national-grid-has-40-million-reasons-to-extend-the-wind-tax-credit/#3gBXEg5jMKrVBgWI.99