The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has determined this isn’t the right time to put wind turbines in Lake Erie or Lake Ontario. The agency concluded the turbines would cost more than other renewable energy options, and wouldn’t offer a feasible contribution to state climate goals. Read the full story by The Buffalo News.
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