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EIA: U.S. Sees 13 Percent Increase in Wind Power Production in 2020

In 2020, energy production in the United States fell by record amounts compared with 2019, mostly as a result of decreased economic activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wyoming had the largest drop in total energy production among the states, decreasing by 1,264 trillion British thermal units, mostly due to decreased coal production. Seven states saw … Continue reading EIA: U.S. Sees 13 Percent Increase in Wind Power Production in 2020

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Wind turbine heights, capacities increased over past 10 years, EIA data shows

Over the past decade, U.S. wind turbines have grown in height and capacity, attributing to more efficient use of wind resources and blade length designs, according to utility-scale electricity generator data collected by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). At higher altitudes, wind speed is increased and is not obstructed by various windbreakers, such as … Continue reading Wind turbine heights, capacities increased over past 10 years, EIA data shows

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