Question

wind farms are clusters of wind turbines used to produce electricity. often wind farms sell the electricity they generate. companies have recently decreased the cost of producing electricity from wind. which is a potential benefit of this?
a. it allows more people to use wind energy to power their homes.

b. it causes more people to seek other nonrenewable energy sources.

c. it enables government agencies to regulate wind power generators.

d. it encourages public utility companies to raise the cost of electricity.

Explanation:

When the cost of producing electricity from wind decreases, wind energy becomes more affordable. Option A makes sense because lower costs would make wind energy accessible to more people for powering homes. Option B is incorrect as lower wind energy costs would likely increase its use, not drive people to nonrenewable sources. Option C is incorrect as cost reduction doesn't directly relate to government regulation of generators. Option D is incorrect as lower wind energy production costs would likely put downward pressure on electricity costs, not encourage price hikes.

Answer:

A. It allows more people to use wind energy to power their homes.