Environmentally Preferable Sources of Electricity

Wind

The wind is a source of clean, renewable energy. Wind turbines (windmills) use strong, steady wind to create electricity. Wind power emits no pollution and has very little impact on the land.

Wind energy can be produced anywhere the wind blows with consistent force. The windier the location, the more energy that can be produced, and the lower the cost. Wind power is economical in locations where the average wind speed is at least 14 mph. Although wind turbines can be put in your backyard, if you have any, most wind power is produced from wind farms -- large groups of turbines. Contrary to popular belief, wind farms do not take up much space. Only about 5% of the land where a wind farm is sited is actually occupied by turbines, equipment, and access roads. Most current land uses, would continue essentially unaffected.