Wind information by state
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WINDExchange provides resources to help communities weigh the benefits and impacts of wind energy.
Utility-Scale Wind
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Land-Based
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Offshore
Distributed Wind
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Community
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Residential

Maps & Data

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Tutorial:
Understanding Land-Based and Offshore Wind Resource Maps

icon of a land-based wind map Land-Based Wind Resource Maps (80m)
icon of an installed capacity wind map Installed Capacity Wind Maps
icon of a 100-meter wind speed map Wind Speed Maps (100m)
icon of an offshore wind map Offshore Wind Maps (90m)
icon of a wind potential map Wind Potential Resource Maps (110m, 140m)

Project Development

Get data, analysis tools, and information about each step in the process of energy development.

Site Selection
Economic Costs & Incentives
Wildlife Impacts
Community Impacts

Technical Assistance

Access models, data, tools, and guidebooks designed to aid in the siting and development process for wind energy projects.

Economic Development Guide
Small Wind Guidebook
Small Community Wind Handbook
Large Community Wind Handbook

See frequently asked questions about wind energy.

News

DOE Announces Winners of 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition
May 19, 2022

Unlocking Distributed Wind Energy’s Potential
May 16, 2022

Distributed Wind Potential, Atmospheric Phenomena, Grid Stabilization and Much More in the Spring 2022 R&D Newsletter
May 16, 2022

Events

Deployable Wind Power for Defense and Disaster Response Workshop
June 17, 2022

Abstract Submission for 14th Wind Wildlife Research Meeting
July 6, 2022 – June 6, 2022

2022 REcharge Academy
July 18, 2022 – July 21, 2022

Publications