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POWER
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Wind
power is the fastest growing source of electricity world-wide.
A clean, abundant and inexhaustible energy source, wind
power could provide enough electricity to meet the needs of more than
10 million homes in the US and to displace 100 million metric tons of
CO2 by 2010.
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Welcome
to the International Council for Local Environmental Initiative's
online resource for wind power!
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This
site was made possible with funding from
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the Department of Energy (DOE)
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Click on the five sections below to see how your community can embrace a
clean, wind-powered future: |
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Local
Government Strategies
Five strategies
that municipalities are pioneering to promote wind in their communities.
Case
Studies
In-depth
descriptions of cities and counties across the US that have successfully
harnessed the wind.
Wind
Resources Map
Average annual
wind resources map of the US with links to state and seasonal information.
FAQs
about Wind Power
Information
and statistics on wind resources and the economics and environmental issues
associated with wind power.
Other
Web Resources
Annotated
links to other great web resources that can help municipalities promote
wind.
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Warren Gretz. Courtesy NREL.
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| Your
city or county has the power to choose wind. Wind power can enhance your
community's independence and contribute to local economic development while
reducing dependence on fossil fuels. |
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