Is "Though wind and hydroelectric power are abundant and underdeveloped, proposals for statewide energy systems (e.g. with special low-cost electric interties) were judged uneconomical (at the time of the report, 2001) due to low (less than 50/gal) fuel prices, long distances and low population." a good answer to the question "Why were alternative energy sources judged uneconomical in 2001?"
yes