About Wind Energy
Why Wind?
Tens of thousands of landowners have elected to participate in Invenergy wind projects; projects that diversify revenue streams and provide reliable income.
Wind Energy’s Success
According to the American Clean Power Association, wind energy provides a quarter of the electricity produced in eight states, and over 9% of total U.S. energy production1
In 2021 a record high of over 120,000 Americans were full-time employees across the wind industry2 with more than 135,000 megawatts (MW) of operating wind capacity3. Invenergy developed projects produce over 17,000 megawatts of wind power across more than 100 operating projects.
1American Clean Power, “Wind Power Facts,” Clean Power, n.d., Wind Power Facts and Statistics | ACP (cleanpower.org)
2U.S. Department of Energy, “United States Energy & Employment Report 2022,” Energy.gov, June 2022, USEER 2022 National Report (energy.gov)
3American Clean Power, “Clean Power Annual Market Report 2021 Executive Summary,” Clean Power, May, 2022, 2021-ACP-Annual-Report-Final_Public.pdf (cleanpower.org)
Low Cost Wind
Wind power saves consumers money. Adding wind energy to the generation mix reduces electricity prices, helps protect against future price shocks, and makes the energy market more competitive. According to the American Clean Power Association, the cost to generate power from wind has declined by 47% from 2011-20211. With improved technology and U.S.-based manufacturing, wind energy is becoming the cheapest source of new electricity in the country.
1American Clean Power, “Clean Power Annual Market Report.”
Wind’s Environmental Benefits
Wind energy is a clean technology that does not produce harmful emissions that contribute to global climate change. A typical wind turbine will repay its construction carbon footprint in less than six months and generate emission-free electricity for the remainder of its 20-to-30-year lifespan1.
1American Clean Power, “Clean Power Annual Market Report.”