Romney confirms he would end US wind power subsidies -- Clearly favors keeping big oil's subsidies

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6. wouldn't eliminating them still leave the firms at a disadvantage?

That would be $0 per megawatt-hour.

I do think there are many problems associated with getting the wind industry on a solid footing which the industry shouldn't be expected to bear all by themselves, IF we're really serious about standing them up as a significant alternative, and, aren't just looking at forcing natural gas to the surface as a panacea to the economic and environmental problems associated with our reliance on gas and oil.

There are many other considerations in support for subsidies for wind energy beyond just the cost-benefit analysis. Conversely, there are also negative impacts of gas extraction and production to consider (as the industry stands today). it's a matter of priorities. I believe the environment is a primary consideration, and that wind energy is worth investing our tax dollars in -- if we are serious about changing our reliance on drilling for oil -- and that it is essential to have a healthy mix of alternatives at the outset of this challenge for consumers to adopt and take advantage of.