We all know Gav hearts wind power— anything involving turbines, really. Who would've guessed that the nation's most famous billionaire oilman would share his enthusiasm? There's a small difference though: One T. Boone Pickens has, of course, invested millions in wind farms and stands poised to make a lot of money should the country embrace the alternative power source. Wind, solar, and biomass (biomass?) currently only account for 3% of the nation's power production, a number Pickens wants to see increase increase by 20% in the next 10 years. Note to Pickens: Survey says it's going to take a little more than a few rooftop turbines to get there, bro. [CNN]
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