THE BENEFITS OF WIND ENERGY

Wind energy benefits the local and national economy by creating jobs while reducing reliance on imported energy. Several studies have established that wind energy provides more jobs per dollar invested or per kilowatt-hour (kWh) generated than most conventional energy resource options. In addition, wind power plants pay substantial property taxes to local communities and provide supplemental income to local landowners. Wind power has proved to be particularly popular with consumers, many of whom are willing to spend more for green power.

The environmental benefits are substantial–wind energy reduces a utility’s pollutant emissions. Because it produces no pollution or hazardous waste, wind energy has far-reaching benefits for public health and the economy.