We've talked about why the production tax credit matters in recent posts, here are a few more thoughts from a broad coalition of partners (including CEP):

America needs homegrown energy resources to power the nation and with our economy struggling, we’re in dire need of American jobs. Wind energy delivers in both of these areas. The wind energy industry has lowered the cost of wind power by more than 90%, has fostered economic development in all 50 states, and currently powers the equivalent of 10 million American homes.