Report: Rural America Profits from Wind Power

Wind Industry Profile of

By now it should come as no surprise that American wind power spurs important economic growth in all 50 states, especially in the rural interior of the country.

Each year, the industry invests an average of over $14 billion in new wind projects and pays landowners more than $267 million for hosting wind turbines on their property – not to mention employing over 100,000 Americans. But there’s a lesser told story that’s just as important, and a new report sheds light on this neglected subset of wind benefits. New analysis from Moody’s highlights the... ... More: Official Press Release AWEA Blog - Into the Wind

Keywords:

AWEA, Moodys, report, study, USA, rural, economic growth, federal states