Strong growth in U.S. wind energy
after a two-year slowdown
Winds of change are blowing across the nation. After a
recent market slump, supportive policies and cost declines are driving growth
in the wind energy sector, and bringing billions of dollars in economic
benefits to states throughout the U.S.
The American wind fleet closed 2016 with 82,183 megawatts of
cumulative installed capacity, enough to power 24 million average American
homes, according to a new report released by the American Energy Wind
Association (AWEA) in partnership with Navigant Consulting. Over the next four
years, the wind industry is expected to add another 35,000 megawatts of
capacity, and drive $85 billion in economic activity through investments in new
wind projects, manufacturing, construction and operations expenditures, and tax
payments.
Here are five graphics that show how the U.S. wind sector is
building momentum.
