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Wind Energy Information
Below are some links and articles to help you get a better understanding of commercial wind power.  Please find and “like” our project pages on Facebook to be kept up-to-date and see more current articles.

Articles Written by Patriot

Why is Energy Subsidized?

Wind Power Lowers the Average Price of Energy in the Regional Market

Wind Turbine Sounds Pose No Threat to Human Health

Transmission Costs for Wind Projects are Not Funded by Ratepayers
Helpful Links and Websites

Wind For ME
Maine's source for reliable and current information you need to understand wind power and its role in Maine

New England Wind Energy Education Program (NEWEEP)
Webinars designed for the general public, local officials, facility siting decision-makers, policy-makers, and others interested in objective information on wind energy impacts.

American Wind Energy Association
AWEA gives a basic overview of the wind industry through a series of links. A good starting point.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
NREL is a govenment funded research group to provide up-to-date information on technology involving commerical scale wind turbine development

NREL Eastern Wind Integration and Transmission Study
This is a study, initiated in 2008, is conducted by NREL addressing wind integration along the eastern part of the United States.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The IPPC provides informational material on climate change for both adults and children

U.S. Department of Energy (US DOE) Wind and Water Power Program
This program provides informative information and studies regarding wind and hydropower.

Union of Concern Scientists - How Wind Energy Works
UCS provides a page with general information about wind power.

North American Wind Power
A free monthly newletter on the wind industry in North America

Environmental Law Institute (ELI) Energy Susidies Black, Not Green
An article comparing energy subsidies for renewable energy and conventional energy.
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Power of Wind
See how the economic benefits of wind development are spilling over into local commmunities around the country.