Texas plans first U.S. offshore wind farm

The state of Texas announced that it plans to construct wind turbines along its coasts to create the first US offshore wind energy farm. These turbines will join oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. The wind farm was originally proposed off the shores of Massachusetts but was delayed by local residents who complained they would obstruct the view of the shore. The $300 million project will generate over 150 megawatts of electricity on a 11,355 acre site. This would generate enough energy to power nearly 40,000 homes. Current wind power generating capacity in the state is about 2,000 megawatts, with most of the wind turbines located in the western part of the state.
The coast of Texas is covered with oil and gas production platforms, however the state must continue to develop new energy sources. Ignoring the effects of natural disasters such as hurricanes, Texas has come to the realization: we're going to be out of oil and gas at some point.

How will the construction of a wind farm effect gas prices in the US and Texas? Should wind farms be constructed in more shorelined states? Are they just an eyesore or an effective energy producing method? Will wind energy eventually replace oil and gas?