We now realize that it's time to change not only how we use energy, but the sources from which we get it. Wind energy is one of our best electricity alternatives. Wind energy benefits all of us. We cannot afford to wait to do the right thing anymore. Fossil fuels and nuclear energy are costing us too much in terms of our economy, our health, our changing climate, our lakes and rivers, and our wildlife.
Wind energy is the fastest growing energy technology in the world.
It currently makes up a small percentage of our total energy picture, but the rate at which it is growing promises to make it an important part of our energy mix in the future. The benefits of wind energy are numerous. Develops Rural Economies Wind energy can diversify the economies of rural communities, adding to the tax base and providing new types of income. Wind turbines can add a new source of property value in rural areas that have a hard time attracting new industry. In addition, building wind power projects can help contribute to a stronger infrastructure of roads and power lines.