Wind energy statistics by states in the USA

The following is useful data about wind energy in US in 2015:

  • Iowa is the first state to reach the 30% milestone; it generates 31.3% of total in-state energy from wind
  • Other states that generate more than 20% of energy from wind are: Kansas and South Dakota
  • Wind energy contributed 4.7% to the total electricity generation in US in 2015, while solar was at 0.94%
  • 8.6 GW of wind power was installed in US, which was the largest source of generation capacity ahead of Solar (7.3 GW) and natural gas (6 GW)
  • Electricity rates in US ar 5.5% lower compared to 2009
  • US power sector emissions fell to the lowest level since 1995
  • At 7.1 cents per kWh, the retail price of electricity to the industrial sector in US is the lowest compared to major economies like Germany, China and India.
  • Wind power supports 73,000 jobs across US

The following graphic illustrates the percentages, http://www.windpowerengineering.com/featured/business-news-projects/u-s-... 

 

US State Wind Energy production