Environmental Stewardship

Wind as a “fuel” for generating electricity is clean, efficient and renewable. It also allows for conservation of our fossil fuel resources, while providing environmental benefits such as:

• Since no fuel is burned, there are no air emissions associated with wind energy facilities.
• The land surrounding wind turbines can typically be used in traditional ways at the same time that electricity is being produced. Each turbine tower is fastened to a concrete pad that is typically just 200 feet square. This means the vast majority of the acreage is undisturbed and can be used productively for farming, ranching, or for other purposes.
• Wind energy facilities do not consume water or other resources.
• Transmission wires can be put underground.
• When the facility ends operation, the land can be restored to its original condition.