Henley, Greg 2011-05-06

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This interview explores Greg Henley’s position and career in Wind energy. Growing up McLean, Texas and gaining his college career and adult life in West Texas, Henley provides his opinions on wind power and its impact


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Interviewee Name: Greg Henley

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Date: May 06, 2011

Location: Tahoka, Texas

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 00:54:19


Abstract

Adult Life, Co-op field, Texas Tech Masters Agriculture Education, Grew up in McLean, Texas, The impacts of wind power, Why we need wind energy, Pros and Cons, Sizes of turbans, Ratcheted demand, Costs and distribution, Types of generation, Abundance of coal, The Growth of Wind Farms, Benefits for Texas, Monetary gains for the economy, Gains for the farm owners and smaller towns, Creating an abundance of wind, Developments in Wind Energy, Getting more production from existing towers, Sensing wind changes (Texas Tech Engineering), Engineering advancements, His Involvement in the Business, Being politically active, Remaining educated on advancements, Research and development, Involved for reasons further than money, Wind Energy’s Future, Other ways to generate electricity, Cost effective ways, Environmental effective ways


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