20% Wind Energy by 2030 To help meet America's increasing energy needs while protecting our Nation's energy security and environment, the U.S. Department of Energy's Wind and Water Power Program is working with wind industry partners to develop clean, domestic, innovative wind energy technologies that can compete with conventional fuel sources. Program efforts have culminated in some of industry's leading products today and have contributed to record-breaking industry growth. 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 See other Frequently Asked Questions				Learn more about water power research. The Wind and Water Power Program aims to research, test, and develop innovative technologies capable of generating renewable, environmentally responsible, and cost-effective electricity from water. These include marine and hydrokinetic technologies, which harness the energy from wave, tidal, current and ocean thermal resources, as well as technologies that improve the efficiency, flexibility, and environmental performance of conventional hydroelectric generation. I want to... See Funding Opportunities for research and development View the program budget Learn about conventional hydropower Learn about marine and hydrokinetic technologies and projects