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.
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AWEA Releases Recommended Practices for Offshore Wind Compliance
October 10, 2012
Wind Program to Host Exhibit Booth at AWEA’s Offshore WINDPOWER 2012
September 24, 2012
One of World's Largest Wind Farms Starts Up in Oregon
September 26, 2012
Talkin’ Bout Wind Generation
September 7, 2012
Energy Report: U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Surges, Supporting Jobs and Diversifying U.S. Energy Economy
August 14, 2012
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U.S. Department of Energy Wind and Water Power Program Funding in the United States: Offshore Wind Energy Projects, Fiscal Years 2006 – FY 2012
This report covers the Wind and Water Power Program’s Offshore Wind Energy projects from FY 2006 to FY 2012. Details