The document discusses alternative energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines. It notes that these sources have environmental advantages over fossil fuels as they do not cause pollution or require fossil fuels to operate. While solar panels only produce energy during daylight hours, wind turbines can produce power around the clock. Both sources provide financial incentives in the form of tax credits to help offset installation and operating costs. The largest wind farm to date is planned for construction in Oregon.

1. Alternative Energy Sources

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turbines-on-twelve-west-building-in-portland-oregon/
http://www.peachygreen.com/renewable-
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in-oregon

3. Environmental Advantages
 No environmental destruction
 Don’t use fossil fuel to operate
 Safe for animals

4. Efficiency
 Solar panels
o Need the sun to produce power
o Produce no power at night
 Wind Turbines
oProduce power around the clock

5. Affordability
 Solar panels
oTax credit of $3 per watt
o$6,000 max credit
 Wind turbines
oTax incentive up to $3.50 per Kwh
o65% paid on delivery
o35% after installation

6. Works Cited
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