Wind power in West Virginia

The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that West Virginia has significant wind power development opportunities,[1] with a potential of 69 gigawatts. As of the start of 2020, there were 376 wind turbines in operation in West Virginia with a generating capacity of 686 megawatts (MW) and responsible for 2.7% of in-state electricity production. An additional 56 MW was under construction.[2]

The state, a major coal producer, passed renewable portfolio standard legislation in 2009, but repealed it in 2015.[2][3]

  1. ^ WV Department of Commerce (11 May 2015). "West Virginia Department of Commerce Wind Energy". wvcommerce.org. Retrieved 11 May 2015.
  2. ^ a b "West Virginia Wind Energy" (PDF). U.S. Wind Energy State Facts. American Wind Energy Association. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  3. ^ "State Renewable Portfolio Standards and Goals". National Association of State Legislatures. February 19, 2015. Retrieved 2 June 2015.