Wind

The U.S. Department of Energy funds R&D to develop wind energy. Learn about the DOE Wind Program, how to use wind energy and get financial incentives, and access wind energy information.

Photo of off-shore wind turbines

The United States has tremendous wind resources both offshore and on land. In 2012, the total installed wind capacity in the United States reached 50,000 MW. That's enough to power more than 12 million homes annually, and it represents an 18-fold increase in capacity since 2000.

Programs and Initiatives

Wind Program
Works to enable rapid expansion of clean, affordable, reliable, domestic wind power to promote national security, economic vitality, and environmental quality. Program Fact Sheet

Wind Powering America is an outreach and education initiative to increase the use of wind energy in communities across the United States.