20% Wind Power in America?
The Department of Energy recently released a study claiming that wind power could make up as much as 20% of our nation’s electricity portfolio by 2030. Given that wind only account for about 1% of our power sources today, that would be a huge increase. More wind power means fewer fossil fuels and fewer harmful carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.
Increasing our amount of wind power has more benefits than just displacing polluting sources like coal, oil, and natural gas. Wind farms generate renewable energy credits in many states, which can go toward carbon offsets for electricity usage. They also bring jobs and investment into traditionally declining rural areas.
So why isn’t this happening today? Wind power is still more expensive than traditional fossil fuels, and the industry needs grassroots support from eco-minded consumers along with favorable government policies. Purchasing renewable energy credits for clean energy and carbon offsets puts dollars toward the wind industry. When you offset your carbon footprint, you can help America’s electricity industry reduce its footprint too.
