Welcome to the NC Wind Energy Site

Wind Photo Today, WIND POWER is more affordable, efficient, and accessible than ever before and North Carolina has outstanding wind resources that are shared with only a fraction of the rest of the nation. Wind power is an excellent option for North Carolina homes, farms, businesses, schools, and utilities interested in producing clean, independent electricity. Please explore this site to learn more about what groups and individuals are doing in the state to harvest wind power.

2009 Renewable Energy Workshops
Information and Registration Now Available

New Wind Data from the Top of Beech Mountain

courtesy of Ray's Weather
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New Factsheets available on Microhydro (PDF), Utility-scale Wind (PDF) and Solar Energy (PDF) in Western North Carolina.

NC Windmap

Upcoming Wind Events in NC Upcoming Wind Events in NC Small Wind Electric Systems Small Wind Electric Systems The Economics of Wind Energy The Economics of Wind Energy

Wind Energy Web Sites Wind Energy Web Sites Other State's and Country's Wind Web Sites Other State's and Country's Wind Web Sites Wind Maps and Wind Resource Assessments Wind Maps and Wind Resource Assessments

NC Wind Turbine Dealers/Installers NC Wind Turbine Dealers/Installers Utility Scale Turbine Manufacturers Utility Scale Turbine Manufacturers Wind Turbines and Lighting Requirements Wind Turbines and Lighting Requirements

Legal and Permitting Issues Legal and Permitting Issues NC Tax Credit for Wind Energy Technology NC Tax Credit for Wind Energy Technology Air Pollution in the Southern Appalachian Region Air Pollution in the Southern Appalachian Region

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