Wind energy still makes up a small percentage of electrical generation. The American Wind Energy Association puts that number at just over 1% nationally. Virginia ranks 12th in electricity generation from non-hydro renewable energy.
Wind is a rapidly growing sector of our energy economy. Virginia does not currently have any large-scale wind power operations. However, several of the major power producers have announced completed or planned wind energy projects in the past year. Virginia has several regions where wind resources are viable. Virginia does have an incentives program for small scale wind projects. Interested consumers can find out more by clicking here.
Wind is a valuable resource and wind energy has many benefits to our economy and to our environment. Wind is a renewable source of energy. It produces no emissions and also uses no water.