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Wind Energy Needs More Workers—and Fast

June 18, 2024

Industry and Researchers Collaborate To Attract and Support Diverse Talent for High-Growth, High-Paying Job

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KidWind Art Contest Winners Announced

June 17, 2024

With federal support, K–8th grade students submitted their wind energy art!

💼️ Work for Wind Energy: WINDExchange Spring 2024 Newsletter

May 29, 2024

Catch up on the WINDExchange's spring 2024 news and events!

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Find Opportunities to Support Your Distributed Wind Energy Project

May 24, 2024

Learn about opportunities for help you install wind turbines to power your home, farm, business, or community.

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Rural Energy for America Program Provides Funding for On-Farm Small-Scale Wind Projects

May 16, 2024

Listen to a podcast on support for wind energy on farms.

Success Story in Tribal Energy: Alaska Wind Energy Project

April 8, 2024

Learn more about the wind energy project jointly developed by Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AVEC) and Stebbins Native Corporation in Alaska, also benefiting the nearby communities of Stebbins and Saint Michael.

America’s First Fully Built, Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

March 14, 2024

South Fork Wind is now operational off the coast of Rhode Island.

Distributed Wind Network and Resource Hub Now Available!

March 7, 2024

WINDExchange launches a new comprehensive guide and national network to help you explore, evaluate, and maybe even install distributed wind energy!

Apply by May 30, 2024, for Tribal Clean Energy Project Funding

Feb. 27, 2024

New Funding Will Help Tribal Communities Deploy Clean Energy Technology, Increase Energy Sovereignty and Resiliency, and Lower Energy Costs

New Year, New Look for Our Winter 2024 Newsletter!

Feb. 20, 2024

Catch up on the winter 2024 WINDExchange newsletter.

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Upcoming Webinar to Shine Light on Role of Community Benefit Agreements in Wind Energy Development

Feb. 6, 2024

Twelve Teams Selected to Advance to 2024 Collegiate Wind Competition Final Event

Jan. 31, 2024

WINDExchange Release Community Benefits Guide and More in Newsletter #227

Oct. 24, 2023

WINDExchange's newsletter from the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 shares a new community benefits guide along with other wind energy news and upcoming events, including Justice Week 2024.

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How to Bring Wind Energy Back to School with You This Year

Sept. 12, 2023

Whether you’re a student or an educator, learn how you can take advantage of opportunities to join the next generation of the expanding wind energy workforce.

First-Ever Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Energy Auction

Aug. 29, 2023

First leasing area in the Gulf of Mexico sold for offshore wind energy development.

Fourth Major Offshore Wind Energy Project Approved

Aug. 22, 2023

To advance offshore wind energy deployment, the U.S. Department of the Interior approves a new project off Rhode Island that will power homes and offer jobs.