Walleye Wind

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Wind farms are a breath of fresh air — they generate clean electricity without causing air pollution and use very little water. This helps prevent pollution and are compatible with agriculture, drinking water or other important water resources. 🌊💚⚡

Did you catch wind of our (wind) farms? They go beyond powering homes, they can create jobs, improve roads and support local businesses like hotels, restaurants, supply companies and more. How cool is that? With wind energy, communities are investing in a happy, healthy and more sustainable future.

Renewable energy, like wind power, can make the United States more secure by reducing our dependence on foreign energy. By using more renewable energy, we protect the environment and lead the country towards a cleaner future.

Wind energy is a widely available, affordable, and reliable electric generation method for significantly reducing air pollution.

Power from renewable energy has continued to grow in the United States. Don’t miss out on something that benefits communities like Rock County across the country.

By 2030, clean energy will create around 200,000 jobs in the manufacturing industry in the United States. These jobs are crucial to help us reach our goal of powering the country with renewable energy.

Answer time! We asked: What is the second fastest growing job in the country?

The answer is... C) Wind technician

In fact, this career path is expected to grow 44% in the next decade. Interested in becoming a wind technician? Learn more: http://spr.ly/6183P8Asv

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As the demand for renewable energy continues to grow, so do job opportunities. As of 2023, 443,000 Americans have careers in clean energy.

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Thanks to the high predictability of wind as a resource, our engineers are able to adjust the production of wind turbines to keep electricity in the community running smoothly.

Did you know? On average, a single modern wind turbine can generate enough electricity to power up to approximately 900 homes in a year.

Renewable energy is now a top source of power in America, providing 14.9% of our electricity. As the demand for electricity keeps growing in the United States, using renewable energy helps keep our community running smoothly in a clean and dependable way.

The more you know!

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Answer time! We asked: Wind turbines are made up of multiple materials, many of which can be salvaged once a project is completed. Which of the following materials can be recycled? The answer is...

D) All of the Above! That’s 80-94% of the material that make up a turbine.

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Whichever way the wind blows, we rise to the challenge. Our wind developers use sophisticated monitoring and analytics. These tools estimate when and how much wind energy is available. The result is local energy to help power homes in your community.

Few people across America use clean energy. Fact: There are over 216 gigawatts of clean power generated in America. This is enough to power nearly 61 million homes or 4.4 billion LED lightbulbs for a year.

Sulfur dioxide causes harmful effects on the lungs which can result in wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. But thanks to using wind power worldwide, over conventional types of energy, 267,000 metric tons of sulfur dioxide are prevented from being emitted into the atmosphere.

Clean power produced by wind energy helps our communities by reducing harmful air pollutants that cause respiratory illnesses such as asthma, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Clean air is better air!

There’s a lot that goes into the development of a wind project. We thoroughly conduct wildlife studies to ensure that each project site complies with all local, state and federal environmental regulations.

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A typical wind project repays its carbon footprint in six months or less, providing decades of zero-emission energy and creating a healthier atmosphere and environment for all.

$1.4 billion. That’s the total annual lease payments made to farmers, ranchers and landowners in the U.S. who host clean energy projects on their properties. As a result, it’s easier for farmers to keep the farm in the family from generation to generation.

For Jay, ranching is more than an occupation. It’s a way of life – a great life. Jay and his family call Cow Springs Ranch in New Mexico home. They raise Black Angus, and soon they’ll produce a new crop: clean, home-grown wind energy.

“We chose to partner with [NextEra Energy Resources, through its subsidiary Borderlands Wind Energy Center] ... it’s all part of how we’re going to make a living in the future. It’s not going to be based just on cattle. It also gives us better roads. They improve the roads where they put the turbines. They’re going to add a few roads, which will gain us access to areas that we’ve never had, other than horseback. And it’s not costing you to improve your roads.” – Jay, rancher and Borderlands Wind Energy Center partner.

While the concept of using wind for energy has been around since the 1st century AD, it wasn’t until 1887 that wind was used to produce electricity.

The local impact of renewable energy goes beyond providing a cleaner form of electricity. The project will benefit Rock County via an influx of workers who shop, eat and reside in our community during construction. This economic impact, plus additional tax revenue, can help enhance local schools, roads, parks and more.

Did you know? While recent inflation has caused costs to increase, over the last decade wind and solar costs have fallen making them two of the most affordable new electricity sources in the country. Learn more: http://spr.ly/61893jBXl