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U.S. Report Shows Growth In Wind Energy
June 1, 2007 (UPI)

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WHO
U.S. Energy Department (DOE), Alexander Karsner, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy & Mark Bolinger, author, DOE Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program report;

WHAT
Wind energy is booming with important improvements in cost and technology and new aggressive interest from utilities.

WHEN
- Report released May 31, chronicling wind energy growth in 2006.
- 2006: US added 2454 megawatts

WHERE
Report released in Washington, D.C. covering wind energy in the U.S.
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WHY
Findings:
- The US is the fastest growing wind energy market in the world
- Wind energy is 1% of US energy
- Projects are more costly due to competitive demand and more expansive turbines
- Wind energy cost is going down and is now competitive with fossil fuel generated energy

QUOTES
- Bolinger: "Much of the information presented in the report reflects a maturing U.S. wind power industry on solid footing…"
- Karsner: "As we work to implement President Bush's Advanced Energy Initiative by increasing the use of home-grown, clean, affordable and renewable energy, we are eager to continue the trend of increasing the use of wind power at unprecedented rates…"