2018 Record-Breaking Wind Year in the U.S.

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Annual market report shows a healthy wind industry delivered record US jobs, $1 billion in rural community and state payments last year

The American wind power industry emerged from 2018 stronger than ever, now able to power 30 million American homes after 8 percent capacity growth last year. The newly released U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report, Year Ending 2018 reveals that U.S. wind power supports a record 114,000 American jobs, over 500 domestic factories, and more than $1 billion a year in revenue for states and communities that host wind farms. American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) leaders announced the news at the Greater Houston Partnership, the chamber of... ... More: Official Press Release AWEA

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