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JEDI Wind Model Revision: Results Consistent With On-The-Ground Data

December 9, 2008

Wind Powering America Update

October 16, 2008

Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends: 2007
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May 31, 2008

New DOE Report Analyzes a Path to Reaching 20% Wind Power by 2030

May 12, 2008

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Wind Power Siting and Environmental Issues: Webinar

January 14, 2009

Wind Energy Institute

January 21, 2009

Distributed Wind Interconnection Workshop

January 21, 2009

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An Overview of Existing Wind Energy Ordinances
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December 31, 2008

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Native American Wind Interest Group (NAWIG) Newsletter
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November 13, 2008

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How do I get Wind Power?

This page explains options for buying wind power and building wind power.

Buying Wind

Green Pricing

Green pricing is an optional utility service. Participating customers pay a premium on their electric bill to cover the extra cost of the renewable energy. The Green Power Network Web site provides detailed information such as utilities offering green power by state, top ten programs, and a green pricing map.

Green Marketing

Green power marketing refers to selling green power in the competitive marketplace, in which multiple suppliers and service offerings exist. In states that have established retail competition, customers may be able to purchase green power from a competitive supplier.

Renewable Energy Certificates

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), also known as green certificates, green tags, or tradable renewable certificates. Whether or not you have access to green power through your utility or a competitive electricity marketer, you can purchase RECs. RECs are typically sold separate from electricity service, so that customers need not switch from their current electricity suppliers in order to purchase them.

Building Wind

Small Wind

If you want to build a wind turbine for your home, ranch or farm, or business, please see the Small Wind section of this Web site. It provides information about financial incentives, net metering programs, state policies, information about what you need to consider, and more.

Large Wind

If you have a lot of land that you think would be ideal for wind power and want to know where to start, please see the Large Wind section of this Web site.

 

 

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