Wind Power in New England

Our global climate is changing largely because humans are adding ever-increasing amounts of heat-trapping gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. Electricity generation is the leading U.S. contributor to global warming because most of our energy comes from fossil fuels that emit CO2—the primary heattrapping gas—when they are burned in a power plant. Fortunately, there are better options. Wind power, a proven and reliable energy resource, is the most affordable option available today for new sources of power generation without emitting CO2.

New England has excellent wind resources, particularly along the coast and on mountain ridges, making wind an attractive near-term solution for reducing our region’s contribution to global warming. Wind power can reduce air and water pollution, conserve natural resources for future generations, reduce dependence on imported fuels, improve electricity reliability, stabilize and reduce energy prices, and create local jobs.