Wind is the second largest alternative energy source. The wind energy market is constantly growing, but it has many flaws that make it ineffective compared to nuclear power. Currently, the U.S. has 49,000 installed wind turbines. Each offshore wind turbine contains enough power to supply 400 homes, which means, if used correctly, can supply 1.96 million homes with power. Onshore wind farms are far less effective and have a maximum output of 300 homes per wind turbine. The production of wind farms has a positive and negative effect on the economy. Wind farms currently have 17 billion dollar budget, and produced 85,000 jobs in 2008, which means it costs money, but produces temporary jobs. Wind farms require strong winds to operate, which
