Houston's wind plan as stated, looks like a loser

On further investigation the designated site for the project isn't too great. Kenedy County is shown to have a Class 3 wind potential by Texas State Energy Conservation Office. Class 3 is defined as having commercially marginal viability.

This map seems to show that the intercoastal waterway and barrier islands would be the place in Kenedy County to locate the wind farm. Class 3+ might make the grade for me to grudgingly accept the expense. However, should the city be in the electric biz? I don't really think so.

BTW, Texas currently makes 2,009.4 MW of electricity from the wind. I like that and I'd like to see more renewable energy sources come on line ASAP. But why would Houston need to be buying its own wind farm? Shouldn't more energy efficient building codes be implemented first? Those wouldn't cost taxpayers a penny. Also, tax breaks could spur residential solar energy production which would drive electricity prices down a bit and protect against price spikes. The more I think on the topic the more this project seems like a cash handout instead of a comprehensive plan to reduce energy costs.