Abstract: . . .  are competitive with the direct operating costs of many conventional forms of electricity generation now - and prices are expected to drop even further over the next 10 years. Since wind is an intermittent electricity generator, and does not provide power on an "as needed" basis, it has to compare favorably with the costs saved on fuel from fossil generators. Where can I learn more about wind energy? There are many web sites with information on wind power, wind power technology, and wind energy development issues, including environmental concerns. Visit the Wind Energy Links page for a list of web sites with wind energy information. What is an EIS? "EIS" is the abbreviation for environmental impact statement, a document prepared to describe . . .
. . .  in the planning area, (2) if the plan was previously amended or revised to adequately address wind energy development, (3) if the plan currently is being amended or revised in a separate NEPA review and that amendment or revision will address wind energy development, or (4) if some other reason exists to exclude the plan from amendment under the Final Programmatic EIS. (A more detailed list of proposed changes is provided in Appendix C of the Final Programmatic EIS.) What impacts are addressed in the Wind Energy Development Final Programmatic EIS? The Final Programmatic EIS pays special attention to the resources listed below, which involve important issues associated with wind energy development: • wildlife and wildlife habitat, including avian . . .
. . .  competitive with the direct operating costs of many conventional forms of electricity generation now - and prices are expected to drop even further over the next 10 years. Since wind is an intermittent electricity generator, and does not provide power on an "as needed" basis, it has to compare favorably with the costs saved on fuel from fossil generators. Where can I learn more about wind energy? There are many web sites with information on wind power, wind power technology, and wind energy development issues, including environmental concerns. Visit the Wind Energy Links page for a list of web sites with wind energy information. What is an EIS? "EIS" is the abbreviation for environmental impact statement, a document prepared to describe the effects . . .
. . .  development projects on BLM-administered lands after the Programmatic EIS is completed? The public can become involved directly with individual wind energy development projects as they undergo site- specific environmental analyses. How can I obtain a copy of the Final Wind Energy Development Programmatic EIS? The Final Programmatic EIS is available on the Internet at http://windeis.anl.gov in a downloadable and searchable format. The Web site provides an online order form and other information regarding obtaining a copy of the Final Programmatic EIS.  . . .
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