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By Tobias Carroll At a time when many people’s energy bills have seen steep increases, it’s reassuring to hear that there might well be a way to save $384 million on the nation’s power bills. According to a new study from Colorado State University and the NOAA’s Global Systems Laboratory, that’s a lot more achievable than it sounds — and the answer takes the form of wind forecasting. As Justine Calma at The Verge notes, wind turbine technology has improved over the years, but being able to forecast when it will be windy (or not) can make these systems more efficient. And if you have a better s…