Wind information by state
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WINDExchange provides resources to help communities weigh the benefits and impacts of wind energy.

Types of Wind Energy

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Land-Based
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Offshore
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Distributed

What Is Wind Energy?

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Wind Energy

Maps & Data

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Tutorial:
Understanding Land-Based and Offshore Wind Resource Maps

icon of a 100-meter wind speed map Land-Based Wind Speed (100m)
icon of an offshore wind map Offshore Wind Speed (100m)
icon of an installed capacity wind map Installed Capacity Wind Maps
icon of a wind potential map Wind Potential Resource Maps (All Hub Heights)

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

Did You See the Summer 2024 Newsletter?
Sept. 5, 2024

You’ve Heard About Energy Equity. But What About Wind Energy Equity?
Aug. 27, 2024

Events

ICES Annual Science Conference 2024
Sept. 9, 2024 – Sept. 12, 2024

2024 Sandia Blade Workshop
Sept. 16, 2024 – Sept. 20, 2024

Wind Works Forum
Sept. 23, 2024 – Sept. 26, 2024

Publications