Modern wind turbines are more efficient and affordable that those built even just a decade ago. Wind’s cost has declined by 69 percent over the last decade, with improved technology and U.S.-based manufacturing. The average cost of wind energy depends on turbine size, project size, and location. Life cycle analysis of similar models to what is proposed show that a typical wind turbine has an energy payback of 5-8 months and carbon payback of 1 year.