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 Hydropower Technologies 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 Wind Program publications See other Frequently Asked Questions				Learn more about water power research. The Wind and Hydropower Technologies 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, a new suite of emissions-free renewable technologies that harness the energy from untapped wave, tidal, current and ocean thermal resources. In addition, the program works to develop technologies and processes to improve the efficiency, flexibility, and environmental performance of hydroelectric generation, which currently accounts for approximately 7% of the US electricity supply. I want to... See Funding Opportunities for research and development Learn about program research priorities View the program budget Learn about conventional hydropower Learn about marine and hydrokinetic technologies and projects