Key Points:
Wind power is the largest source of renewable electricity in the U.S. and continues to grow rapidly because it is very low cost.
Increasing the amount of electric power generated through wind will reduce carbon emissions and avert significant economic costs from climate change damage.
Well-paying jobs in the wind energy industry are projected to grow by almost 70% over the next decade.
Wind energy will create jobs throughout the country allowing different geographic regions to benefit from the wind energy boom.
Investing in the next generation of wind energy is imperative to support the transition to cleaner energy and independence from fossil fuels in the United States. Expanding wind energy production will make the U.S. resilient against climate change, increase access to cheaper and cleaner energy and yield significant economic benefits across the country.
On Earth Day, wind energy’s demonstrated effectiveness and unrealized potential highlight how investments in the planet also benefit the economy. It is important for Congress and the Biden administration to continue to invest in wind energy to promote economic opportunities across the country.
