Wind Energy Research And Development Act Of 2009
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Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
I rise today in support of H.R. 3165, the Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009.
Wind energy has been and continues to be a very important part of the electricity-generating portfolio in this country, and in particular in my State of Texas, which I understand is the largest producer of wind energy in our country. However, the technology can be improved upon to make the wind turbines, systems and farms more efficient and more effective at producing energy.
Renewable energy from wind currently makes up almost 2 percent of the energy generated in this country, but industry experts believe that number can be as high as 20 percent. H.R. 3165 can help this country reach that goal.
The bill addresses the key research areas needed to expand our country's production of wind energy, and I thank Mr. Tonko for his work on this important renewable energy source and for working with both sides of the aisle to move this bill unanimously out of the Science Committee and before the House today.
With that, I reserve the balance of my time.
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