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Why Wind

What you should know about wind energy

What you should know about wind energy

Land-based wind energy is currently the largest source of clean power generation in the United States. Our wind projects help generate economic stability through local business-sustaining job creation, landowner payments and tax revenues, all while producing cleaner, more reliable and affordable homegrown energy.

Comment fonctionne l'énergie éolienne

  1. 1 Les turbines tournent pour produire de l'électricité. Elles peuvent s'ajuster en fonction de la direction du vent.
  2. 2 Le transformateur augmente la tension électrique.
  3. 3 L'électricité est transportée par les lignes de transmission.
  4. 4 Le transformateur diminue la tension électrique.
  5. 5 L'électricité circule par des lignes de collecte.
  6. 6 L'électricité est distribuée aux clients.
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Benefits of Wind Energy

Wind powers communities with a limitless, free and non-polluting renewable energy resource that consumes virtually no water. Learn more about the benefits of wind energy.

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Job Creation

Job Creation

In 2023, the wind energy industry supported 120,000 jobs across the United States.  On average, the industry supports 231 new jobs within 20 miles of a project site, up to 6 years after operations begin.

Abundance of Wind Resource

Abundance of Wind Resource

There are over 450 wind energy facilities across all 50 States, and the number continues to grow.

Emission-Free Energy

Emission-Free Energy

Every year, wind energy avoids over 346 million metric tons of CO2 emissions.

Bénéfices pour la santé publique

Bénéfices pour la santé publique

L'énergie éolienne contribue au maintien d'une bonne qualité de l'air et de l'eau, ce qui profite à tous.

Community Investment

Community Investment

Invenergy’s wind projects invest in local communities through the creation of new tax revenue, landowner payments, and job creation.

Protecting Family Farmland

Protecting Family Farmland

Wind energy helps keep land in the family. It provides an alternative stream of revenue and protects the land from future development.

Compatibility with Farming

Compatibility with Farming

Wind energy is compatible with traditional farming. Once operational, farming can continue almost to the base of the turbine.

Conserving Water Resources

Conserving Water Resources

Wind energy conserves water compared to other energy sources. Once operational, wind turbines do not utilize water to generate electricity, and require minimal water for maintenance.

Supports Energy Independence

Supports Energy Independence

Utility-scale wind energy plays a crucial role in advancing American energy independence and meeting new energy targets, accelerating a cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy future.

Wind in New York

New York State has set ambitious targets to generate up to 70% of its electricity from renewable sources and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. Wind energy is an essential component to meet these goals. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, as of October 2024 there were over 2,900 megawatts of wind capacity at 35 projects across the state. Statewide, the clean energy industry employs over 18,000 New Yorkers and invests over $33 million into New York communities every year.

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Explore Invenergy's wind portfolio

Invenergy has developed more than 19 gigawatts of wind energy across more than 118 projects, enough to power 6.4 million homes. Find out more about our successful track record in wind energy.

Learn more about wind energy at Invenergy.com

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