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

A Breezy Guide to Help You Navigate WINDExchange Resource Maps
Jan. 30, 2023

Funding Is Now Available for School Wind Energy Projects
Jan. 23, 2023

Interior Department Takes Steps to Strengthen Offshore Clean Energy Development
Jan. 12, 2023

Events

Technology and Innovation in Wind and Wildlife – Technology Acceptance Workshop Results: Acceptance
Feb. 9, 2023

Technology and Innovation in Wind and Wildlife – Wind Wildlife Research Meeting Technology & Innovation Discussions Continued
Feb. 16, 2023

Floating Offshore Wind Shot Summit
Feb. 22, 2023 – Feb. 23, 2023

Publications