Stay current on wind energy news from the U.S. Department of Energy. For more detailed updates on wind energy research and development activities, breakthroughs, and resources, see the biannual Wind R&D Newsletter.

August 24, 2023

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El Departamento de Energía de EE.UU. Proyecta un Fuerte Crecimiento en el Sector de la Energía Eólica de EE.UU.

Tres nuevos informes sobre el mercado de la energía eólica destacan el crecimiento en el despliegue de energía eólica y la cadena de suministro nacional, creando empleos bien remunerados gracias a la agenda Invirtiendo en Estados Unidos del Presidente Bid

August 24, 2023

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DOE Announces Upcoming $14.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Advance Marine Energy Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities

The Water Power Technologies Office, partnering with the Wind Energy Technologies Office, published a notice of intent for a $14.5 million funding opportunity to support marine energy research at U.S. institutions of higher education.

August 24, 2023

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Policy Support Leads to Rise in Distributed Wind Investment and Expansion in Rural Communities

Distributed wind is entering your community! Check out how distributed wind energy is expanding as a clean energy resource for U.S. communities.

August 24, 2023

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U.S. Department of Energy Projects Strong Growth in U.S. Wind Power Sector

Three New Wind Energy Market Reports Highlight Growth in Wind Energy Deployment and Domestic Supply Chain, Creating Good-Paying Jobs Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

August 24, 2023

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How Wind Can Help Us Breathe Easier

Learn how wind energy can provide health and climate benefits that outweigh its costs.

August 24, 2023

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Wind Turbines: the Bigger, the Better

Since the early 2000s, wind turbines have grown in size—in both height and blade lengths—and generate more energy. What’s driving this growth? Let’s take a closer look.

August 24, 2023

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Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About Wind Power

Brush up on your knowledge of wind! Get the details on a few of the lesser-known wind energy facts.

August 24, 2023

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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy

Learn more about efforts to develop America's vast offshore wind resources.

August 24, 2023

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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Distributed Wind Power

Learn about key facts related to wind turbines used in distributed applications.

August 24, 2023

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How Much Power is 1 Gigawatt?

A date most movie buffs know by heart, October 21, 2015, is the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel in “Back to the Future Part II.”