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.

See frequently asked questions about wind energy.

News

DOE Partners on Sea Grant Liaison to Connect Communities to Info and Research on Offshore Wind Energy Development
Sept. 8, 2021

Wind Turbines: the Bigger, the Better
Aug. 31, 2021

DOE Releases New Reports Highlighting Record Growth, Declining Costs of Wind Power
Aug. 30, 2021

Events

Resource & Project Energy Assessment Virtual Summit 2021
Sept. 27, 2021 – Sept. 30, 2021

Offshore WINDPOWER 2021 Conference & Exhibition
Oct. 13, 2021 – Oct. 15, 2021

CLEANPOWER 2021: Tradeshow and Business Development
Dec. 7, 2021 – Dec. 8, 2021

Publications