Coastal Wind Farms

Increase of energy production on gulf coast

Renewable energy source

Clean source of energy

long termthere is more energy to the amount of money spent on it

reduce reliance on fossil fuel energy sources

helps environment by reducing carbon footprint

providing jobs to build and operate

helps economy

provides a steady flow of income to area with it

Distance from actual water

Residential/populated areas?

Land acquisition

People reaction

do we put them on public beaches

Effect on Wildlife
(Birds, etc.)

Birds Flying into Blade

Study migratory patterns of birds in that area

Find ways to repel birds without harming

Effects on habitats of wildlife

Suseptible to Elements

Tropical Storms may knock down

Hurricanes