Texas officials announced plans Thursday for the nation’s largest offshore wind farm, consisting of as many as 500 windmills out in the Gulf of Mexico.

Houston-based Superior Renewable Energy will build and operate the project, which will be situated within about 10 miles of Padre Island. It is expected to cost $1 billion to $2 billion and should be ready in five years.

Full Story: Environmental News Network.

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