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    Wind energy provides economic and environmental benefits for Virginia by creating jobs, increasing tax revenue for communities, and producing clean energy without emissions or water usage. As of 2009, wind power supported 100-200 direct and indirect jobs in Virginia. Several wind projects totaling 820 megawatts were in development, and Virginia's onshore wind resource potential could provide 5% of the state's electricity needs according to studies. Virginia companies and projects were also involved in national wind energy events and exhibitions.

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    Wind energy provides economic and environmental benefits for Virginia by creating jobs, increasing tax revenue for communities, and producing clean energy without emissions or water usage. As of 2009, wind power supported 100-200 direct and indirect jobs in Virginia. Several wind projects totaling 820 megawatts were in development, and Virginia's onshore wind resource potential could provide 5% of the state's electricity needs according to studies. Virginia companies and projects were also involved in national wind energy events and exhibitions.

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    WIND ENERGY FACTS: V irginia

    Wind energy means economic development for Virginia

    Economic and Environmental B enefits


    Investment in wind power is an investment in jobs, including jobs in operations and
    maintenance, construction, manufacturing and many support sectors. The wind energy
    industry creates new opportunities for manufacturers throughout the supply chain, and gives
    manufacturers new opportunities. In addition, wind power projects produce lease payments
    for landowners and increase the tax base of communities. Generating wind power creates no
    emissions and uses no water.
    • Total direct and indirect jobs supported in 2009: 100-200

    Events
    Virginia exhibitors at the WINDPOWER 2010 Conference & Exhibition: 23

    Wind Projects and Potential


    Under construction: 38 Megawatts (MW)
    Wind projects in queue: 820 MW

    Onshore state wind resource: 1,793 MW (at 80 meters)

    According to a resource assessment from the National Renewable


    Energy Lab, Virginia’s onshore wind resource could provide 5
    percent of the state’s current electricity needs. Virginia’s offshore
    resource far exceeds its onshore resource.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: windmail@awea.org

    AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION


    WWW.AWEA.ORG | 202.383.2500 | 1501 M St. NW, Suite 1000, WASHINGTON, D.C.

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