Public Utilities Discover Power Blowing in the Wind Public Utilities Discover Power Blowing in the Wind Wind is a proven, cost-effective, and environmentally attractive source of power for public utilities around the country. And with recent technological innovations in wind turbine design, more public utility officials are using this vast renewable energy resource.
Some people think the notion of using wind for electricity blew away years ago.
They couldn't be more wrong. Today, interest in wind power is resurging because of its increased effectiveness and reduced cost. That's enough electricity to supply the needs of every household in the state of Montana, with some left over. New wind technologies minimize power fluctuations, control system frequency, and provide better connections to utility networks. Wind systems increase the power-planning flexibility of utilities.