The Wind Program is developing the rapid expansion of clean, affordable, reliable domestic wind power to promote new job creation, increase rural economic development, and help meet the nation's energy needs. The program manages the public's investment in wind technologies to improve the performance and lower the cost of wind power.
Program Highlights
I want to...
- Learn how wind energy works
- See if a small wind system is right for my home
- View average wind speeds in my state
- Learn about the Wind Powering America Initiative
- Read recent program publications
Wind Program Newsletter
2010 Wind Technologies Market Report
A National Offshore Wind Strategy: Creating an Offshore Wind Energy Industry in the United States
Learn How a Wind Turbine WorksNews
Small Business Efficiency, Renewable Research Funding: Energy Department
April 25, 2012
Updated Installed Wind Capacity Map Available
April 24, 2012
U.S. Wind Industry Grew 31% in 2011 over Previous Year: Report
April 18, 2012
DOE co-hosts Offshore Energy Knowledge Exchange Workshop
April 13, 2012
Interior Department Announces Next Steps for Atlantic Offshore Energy
April 11, 2012
Events
WPA Webinar: Careers in Wind Energy
May 16, 2012
2012 Wind Turbine Blade Workshop
May 30, 2012-June 1, 2012