US Wind Power Capacity Increased In 2006

Wind power capacity in the U.S. rose by 27% and continues to attract support from government and investors.

1 minute read

January 27, 2007, 9:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Wind power generating capacity increased by 27 percent in 2006 and is expected to increase an additional 26 percent in 2007, proving wind is now a mainstream option for new power generation, according to a market forecast released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)...Wind's exponential growth reflects the nation's increasing demand for clean, safe and domestic energy, and continues to attract both private and public sources of capital."

FULL STORY: Wind Power Capacity in U.S. Jumped 27% in 2006

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 in GreenBiz.com

Energy United States

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.