Key US wind power trends and metrics to track | Reuters
Wind farms have generated a record share of U.S. electricity production so far in 2024, and are the second largest source of clean power behind nuclear plants in the U.S. generation system.
Aging U.S. wind energy infrastructure begins its ''repowering'' era
On Inauguration Day, President Donald Trump issued an executive order indefinitely halting permits for new onshore wind energy projects on federal land, as well as new leases for
2024 OVERVIEW OF STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR
In the U.S., wind and solar project development continues to increase. In fact, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates that wind and solar energy will continue to exceed electrical
Wind Wakes and the Right to Wind Power Generation
In this paper I provide an overview of conflicts over wind wakes and flag recent developments in case law that address this issue. Specifically, I analyze a 2021 Appellate Court of
Wind energy policy of the United States
In March and April of 2024, electricity generation from wind exceeded generation from coal, once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, for an extended period for the first time.
U.S. wind generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired
Installed wind power generating capacity has increased substantially in the United States over the last 25 years, growing from 2.4 gigawatts (GW) in 2000 to 150.1 GW in April 2024.
Wind Energy Factsheet
Over 2 Mt of wind turbine blades are expected to be retired in the U.S. by 2050. Customers can purchase renewable energy through unbundled renewable energy certificates (RECs), community
Recent Developments in the Federal Multipronged Approach to
Actions to expand generation and consumption of solar and wind energy are seen in three distinct arenas: (1) incentivizing renewable energy production and use, (2) increasing the use of
Advancing the Growth of the U.S. Wind Industry: Federal
Outlined below are the primary federal incentives for developing and investing in wind power, resources for funding wind power, and opportunities to partner with DOE and other federal agencies on efforts
Who Controls Wind Power Generation Rights? The Complex
Last updated: March 2025 | With global wind capacity projected to hit 2,500 GW by 2026 according to the 2024 Global Wind Energy Council Report, understanding who holds power generation rights in