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Economic Development Impacts of Colorado's First 1,000 Megawatts of Wind Energy

Description: This fact sheet summarizes the findings of a report authored by Sandra Reategui and Suzanne Tegen of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). A confluence of events ignited soaring growth in the number of Colorado?s wind power installations in recent years, from 291 megawatts (MW) of nameplate capacity in 2006 to 1,067 MW (nameplate capacity) in 2007. Analyzing the economic impact of Colorado?s first 1,000 MW of wind energy development not only provides a summary of benefits now enjoyed… more
Date: January 1, 2009
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Wind Energy and Economic Development in Nebraska

Description: This fact sheet summarizes a recent report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Economic Development Benefits from Wind Power in Nebraska: A Report for the Nebraska Energy Office, which focuses on the estimated economic development impacts in Nebraska from development and operation of wind power in the state as envisioned in the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) report, 20% Wind Energy by 2030.
Date: June 1, 2009
Creator: Lantz, E.
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Wind for Schools Project Power System Brief

Description: This fact sheet provides an overview of the system components of a Wind Powering America Wind for Schools project. Wind Powering America's (WPA's) Wind for Schools project uses a basic system configuration for each school project. The system incorporates a single SkyStream(TM) wind turbine, a 70-ft guyed tower, disconnect boxes at the base of the turbine and at the school, and an interconnection to the school's electrical system. A detailed description of each system component is provided in th… more
Date: August 1, 2007
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Wind powering America: Iowa

Description: Wind resources in the state of Iowa show great potential for wind energy development. This fact sheet provides a brief description of the state's wind resources and the financial incentives available for the development of wind energy systems. It also provides a list of contacts for more information.
Date: April 11, 2000
Creator: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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Wind powering America: Minnesota

Description: This fact sheet contains a description of Minnesota's wind energy resources, and the state's green power and net metering programs as well as financial incentives that support the programs. The fact sheet includes a list of contacts for those interested in obtaining more information.
Date: April 10, 2000
Creator: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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Wind powering America: Montana

Description: This fact sheet contains a description of Montana's wind energy resources, and the state's green power and net metering programs as well as financial incentives that support the programs. The fact sheet includes a list of contacts for those interested in obtaining more information.
Date: April 10, 2000
Creator: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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Wind powering America: Nebraska

Description: This fact sheet contains a description of Nebraska's wind energy resources and the state's green power programs. The fact sheet includes a list of contacts for those interested in obtaining more information.
Date: April 10, 2000
Creator: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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Wind powering America: New York

Description: This fact sheet contains a description of New York's wind energy resources, the state's efforts to development wind energy production, and its green power programs. The fact sheet includes a list of contacts for those interested in obtaining more information.
Date: April 10, 2000
Creator: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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Wind powering America: North Dakota

Description: This fact sheet contains a description of North Dakota's wind energy resources, the state's efforts to development wind energy production, and its green power and net metering programs. The fact sheet includes a list of contacts for those interested in obtaining more information.
Date: April 10, 2000
Creator: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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Wind powering America: Wyoming

Description: This fact sheet contains a description of the green power programs in Wyoming, the state's efforts to promote wind energy, and a list of contacts for those interested in obtaining more information.
Date: April 10, 2000
Creator: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)
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Wind/Water Nexus

Description: Nobel laureate Richard Smalley cited energy and water as among humanity's top problems for the next 50 years as the world's population increases from 6.3 billion to 9 billion. The U.S. Department of Energy's Wind and Hydropower Program has initiated an effort to explore wind energy's role as a technical solution to this critically important issue in the United States and the world. This four-page fact sheet outlines five areas in which wind energy can contribute: thermoelectric power plant/wate… more
Date: April 1, 2006
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