Research Center: Wildlife
MYTH: Back-Up Generation Is Needed For All Wind Turbines
Does Wind Energy Provide Economic Benefits?
Did You Know?
In 2006, U.S. wind farms will be saving over 0.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.
Lessons Learned
The wind industry is committed to, and has demonstrated, continual innovations leading to greater protection of the environment and wildlife.
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Clean, Compatible, Committed
In terms of impacts on wildlife, wind energy has three primary benefits as an energy generation source: it is clean; it is compatible with animals and humans; and the industry is committed to ensuring minimal impacts on the environment.
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If Not Wind...
The choice is not wind or nothing--our society, even with increased energy efficiency, demands a steadily growing supply of electricity. The question we must all ask ourselves is: if not wind, then what?
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