Blowin' in the wind

One would think that ANY non-carbon-burning forms of energy collection would be doing well.  The situation is MUCH more complicated.

America's Wind Power Bubble -- Massive Growth Yet Bleeding Jobs 

Vincent Fernando | Jan. 27, 2010, 12:02 AM 

2009 was a banner year for American wind power, thanks to Recovery Act incentives according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). 

Total installed capacity leapt 40% to 35,159 megawatts, solidifying its lead as the nation with the most wind power capacity. The next largest producer, Germany, only grew its capacity about 20% in 2009 to 25,000 megawatts.

On a state-by-state basis, Texas leads the nation in wind power capacity:

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