. why isnt wind energy used to provide electricity in most parts of the northeastern united states?

Answer 1

Without seeing your other answers I know why wind energy isn't used in the northeastern parts of the U.S. The answer is simple, The northeast is very populous with many high rises which is not conducive to wind energy. The installation of windmills needs an area that is open that will not impede the wind. With the busy harbors and coastlines in the U.S., the installation of windmills would be non-productive. Homeowners living on a plateau or high hill with little interference from trees can use a windmill. first you would need a permit. Once approved, arrange with your power company to sell them the power you don't use. Don't drop them however, because in case of a lull in wind energy you will need them.

Answer 2

I'm not an expert, but probably for several reasons: 1) In order to use wind power as a reliable source of energy, you need to be in an area where wind action is relatively constant and significant. 2) Wind farms require a lot of space. For this reason, you probably won't see a wind farm in a densely populated uban area. Also, they are considered eyesores by some (the "not in my back yard" syndrome). 3) There are other environmental problems with windfarms, such as the deaths of birds that fly into the blades. This can cause significant bird mortality. So unless they have come up with some way to prevent avian death, you probably won't see any major wind farms along the major bird "fly ways" (migration routes).

Answer 3

I live in a very windy area too on the shore of lake superior -- they wanted to build a wind farm on the hill but so many people objected that they couldn't build -- it think it costs more to produce -- our local company MP&L had an option of purchasing wind produced electricity from a wind farm in the southern part of the state but it would cost more than hydro power so they didn't do it -- it such a shame all that free energy being wasted --

Answer 4

The Northwestern United States does not receive many windy days.....

Answer 5

It takes too many windmills to get enough electricity, it isn't very economical or practical. Solar seems more practical than wind, yet it too has its drawbacks.

Answer 6

That's wrong

Answer 7

that is a tricky question