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This resource outlines five major themes in regards to best practices within the offshore wind energy industry.

Researchers are working with academics, industry employers, standards offices, and job seekers to support workforce growth to close the “wind energy workforce gap” as well as establish safety and training guidance and best practices.

This searchable database reflects agreements, funds, donations, and other forms of benefits offered to communities by land-based and offshore wind energy developments in the U.S. compiled by NREL from 2022 to 2024.

Wind energy ordinances adopted by counties, towns, and other types of municipalities are one of the best ways for local governments to identify conditions and priorities for all types of wind development.

Wind energy projects can have effects on wildlife and the environment.

Federal, state, local, and utility financial incentives may be available for wind energy projects.

Researchers are developing mitigation strategies to protect marine wildlife.

Wind turbines—land-based, distributed, and offshore—can interfere with radar systems if they are located within the line of sight of these systems.

Wind energy projects provide many economic benefits, including direct and indirect employment, land lease payments, local tax revenue, and lower electricity rates.