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Wind energy push coming Illinois to require more renewable power sources.(Business)
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Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)
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December 6, 2007
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Byline: Eric Kroh Medill News Service
Illinois is in an advantageous position to become a major producer of wind energy, reaping economic and environmental benefits, experts say.
"We think we have the competitive advantage to do that," said Philip Nelson, president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, speaking in Chicago this week.
Wind energy, a minor aspect of Illinois' energy industry so far, could become a major source of the state's electricity production.
Wind turbines under proposal in the state could increase annual electricity production from wind power to 79 million megawatt- hours, up from a current capacity of 3 million megawatt-hours, according to data ...