AdvertisementSolyndra Highlights Long History Of Energy SubsidiesNovember 16, 2011Yuki NoguchifacebookEmailWindmills and solar panels in Atlantic City, N.J., power a wastewater treatment plant, with surplus energy going to the area power grid. Solar and wind energy companies receive $370 million in federal subsidies annually, which is less than 1 percent of what oil and gas industries receive. (AP)