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People have harnessed the wind to deliver energy for centuries. Today, wind generates electricity that powers millions of American homes and businesses and is one our nation’s fastest-growing sources of energy. Taking advantage of this abundant domestic resource to generate electricity helps meet America’s growing energy demands while improving our energy security and protecting our environment.
The Department of Energy's Wind & Hydropower Technologies Program is working to improve wind technology and increase the use of wind energy in the U.S. The Wind Program works with partners in the wind industry to develop clean, domestic, innovative wind energy technologies that are cost-competitive with fossil fuels. In addition, the Wind Program collaborates with the electric power industry to integrate wind power into our electricity supply while maintaining the stability and reliability of the electric grid. Finally, the Wind Program works with other federal agencies, states, and communities to reduce barriers to wind power development. These efforts have culminated in some of the industry's leading products today and have contributed to record-breaking growth in the deployment of wind technologies.
You can find statistical information on the use of wind energy in the U.S. through the Energy Information Administration.
From the Department of Energy Website
There is much potential for Wind Energy on state owned lands. Site identification and screening was conducted by The University of Massachusetts Wind Energy Center (WEC) with the following primary assumptions:
- Average annual wind speeds at 65m agl. 6.8 m/s
- Turbine rated capacity: 1.5 MW
- Minimum project sizes: 5 turbines
- Turbine spacing: 5 rotor diamters
View a table of table of potential state-owned land wind power sites.
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