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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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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

Find your Regional Resource Center contact, who can provide you with wind information in your area. See a fact sheet on WINDExchange and the Regional Resource Centers.

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News

A Colorado Rural Electric Co-op Provides Renewable Energy Part II
Dec. 13, 2018

A Colorado Rural Electric Co-op Provides Renewable Energy Part I
Dec. 13, 2018

DOE-Funded Drivetrain Testing Facility Contributes to Job Creation in South Carolina
Nov. 28, 2018

Events

2019 Renewable Energy Summit: Scaling Up for the Job Ahead
Jan. 17, 2019

KidWind Workshop for Wind Energy Educators
Jan. 18, 2019

KidWind Workshop for Wind Energy Educators
Feb. 4, 2019

Publications