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Did You Know?
Wind energy installations in 2005 will result in a $2-3 billion investment in our economy.
Economics
Economic issues related to wind energy, such as electricity rates, local economic development, and (non) impacts to property values, are explored in these presentations and papers.
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Energy Policy
All forms of energy are subsidized through federal or state policies, and wind energy is no exception. The information in this section provides background information on subsidies for various sources of energy, including wind energy.
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Property Values
Two nationwide studies conducted find that there is not a reduction in property values near wind projects.
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Pollution & Climate
Wind energy is one of the most environmentally friendly sources of energy in the world. This section includes reports on the environmental impacts of electricity generation.
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Siting Resources
Some resources have been developed to help understand the process of siting wind energy projects and the issues that should be addressed.
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Utility Issues
Wind energy opponents sometimes claim that using wind energy harms electric grid reliability, or costs too much to integrate into our current grid, or does not provide valuable power. The following documents from utilities and others tackle these issues in detail.
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Wildlife
No energy generation (or any other economic activity for that matter) is free of impact on the environment. As a clean energy source, wind energy is an important part of the answer to reducing human impacts on the environment.
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Facts & STATS
This section includes facts, charts and statistics about wind energy.
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