WIND POWERS AMERICAANNUAL REPORT 2019

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Wind is Powering America

100 GW of Wind Power

Wind is the #1 Source of Renewable Energy

The U.S. wind energy industry success story powered forward to reach new heights in 2019 by becoming America’s #1 renewable energy source and topping 100 GW of capacity following the third strongest year for wind power installations on record. The rapid expansion of wind power in America is delivering affordable, reliable and clean energy to consumers, economic enrichment to rural communities, and job growth across the nation.

Today, the U.S. wind energy industry powers more American homes and businesses than ever before and employs a record 120,000 men and women across all 50 states, with the industry at the center of a transformational change in the country’s electricity sector.

Wind energy became the largest source of renewable electricity in the country, supplying 7.2% of America’s electricity in 2019. Wind energy provides over 20% of the electricity produced in 6 states - Iowa, Kansas, Maine, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. Impressively, Iowa and Kansas now generate more electricity from wind turbines than any other technology.

U.S. wind power achieved a major milestone in 2019 as it reached 100 gigawatts (GW) of operating capacity. That’s enough wind power to meet the electricity needs of 32 million homes. Wind power capacity has quadrupled since 2008 and today it is the largest source of renewable energy generating capacity in America. Across the country, wind power accounted for 30% of utility-scale power capacity additions over the past 10 years.

Source: EIA

OH1.7%

VT16.4%

AK2.4%

>0% to <1% 1% to <5% 5% to <10% 10% to <20% 20% to < 30%

MI4.9%

NY3.6%

PA1.5%

WI2.6%

WV2.7%CA

6.8%CO

19.2%

TX17.5%

MT8.5%

NE19.9%

NM19.4%

OR11.5%

TN 0.1%

ID16.1%

WY9.8%

WA7.3%

IL7.6%UT

2.0%

AZ0.5%

NV0.8%

AR

KYNC 0.4%

VA

GAALMSLA

FL

SC

NH 2.3%MA 0.9%

RI 2.8% CT < 0.1%

NJ < 0.1%

MD 1.4%DE 0.1%

MO

IN6.0%

HI5.4%

30% and higher

ME23.6%ND

26.8%

SD23.9%

IA41.9%

KS41.4%

OK34.5%

19.0%MN

3.8%

Wind Energy’s Share of Electricity Generation in 2019

100GW

32MHomes

Powered

75GW

20MHomes

Powered

50GW

13MHomes

Powered

25GW

6MHomes

Powered

2008 2012 2016 2019

100 GWof operating capacity

powers

32 million homes.

TX

CA

MT

AZ

ID

NV

IL

NM

KS

OR

COUT

WYSD

IANE

FL

MN

OK

ND

WI

AL

AR

WA

GA

MO

LA

PA

MINY

IN

KY

MS

NC

VA

TN

OH

SC

ME

WV

VT

MD

NH

NJ

MA

CT

DE

RI

MI

GU HI PR

AK

Wind Benefits Every State

Wind Supports Local Communities

All 50 states are home to either a wind project or a wind-related manufacturing facility, and 120,000 Americans have direct jobs in the wind industry. Over 530 wind-related manufacturing facilities make components for the wind industry, supporting over 26,000 U.S. factory jobs.

The U.S. wind industry is a major economic development driver, especially in rural areas. The industry invested $14 billion in new wind projects in 2019. Every year, wind projects pay over $1.6 billion to state and local governments and private landowners, including $912 million in state and local tax payments and $706 million in landowner lease payments.

120,000 Wind Energy Jobs

0 to 100 MW >100 MW to 1,000 MW

>1,000 MW to 5,000 MW >5,000 MW to 10,000 MW >10,000 MW

Active Wind-Related Manufacturing Facility

Operating Wind Power Capacity

Annual Payments to Local Communities

Investing $14 billion annually in new wind projects

NV$2 M

MO$16 M

IL$86 M

IN$32 M

WI$8 M

MI$47 M

NY$42 M

ME $23 M

IA$129 M

MN$47 M

KS$65 M

ND$34 M

AZ$3 M

CA$132 M

CO$25 M

ID$20 M

MT$9 M

NE$27 M

NM$20 M

SD$19 M

OH$13 M

OK$155 M

PA$13 M

TX$477 M

UT$5 M

OR$76 M

WA$39 M

WV$9 M

WY$19 M

HI $2 M

ALMS

AR

LA

GA

KY

VA

NC$3 M

SC

FL

TN < $1M

AK$1 M

RI $2 M

CT < $1 M

MA $2 M

DE < $1M

MD $4 M

NH $6 M

NJ < $1 M

VT $2 M

< $1 million $1 million - $5 million $5 million - $10 million $10 million - $20 million $20 million - $50 million $50 million - $100 million >$100 million

Offshore Wind Energy Development in the U.S.

Wind Power is Red, White, and Blue Wind projects and wind-related manufacturing facilities are present in 70% of U.S. congressional districts, including 77% of Republican districts and 62% of Democratic districts. Wind power benefits all Americans through economic investment, homegrown energy, and clean air.

CA

ID

NV

OR

WA

AZ AR

CO

IA

KS

LA

MN

MO

MT

NE

NM

ND

OK

SD

TX

UT

WY

AL

CT

DEDC

FL

GA

ILIN

KY

ME

MD

MAMI

MS

NH

NJ

NY

NC

OH

PA

RI

SCTN

VT

VA

WV

WI

NV

AK

HI

Congressional Districts with Wind Projects & Wind-related Manufacturing Facilities

Offshore wind power continues to build momentum as states target over 25 GW of offshore wind after announcing over 16 GW of new targets in 2019. Developers now plan to bring 9 GW of offshore wind online by 2026.

East Coast Offshore Wind Projects and Lease Areas Offshore Wind State Targets

ConnecticutMaryland

MassachusettsNew Jersey

New YorkVirginia

Congressional District held by Democrat in 116th Congress

Congressional District held by Republican in 116th Congress

Vacant Congressional District

Note: Labels reflect the project name for projects that have secured offtake, otherwise the lease owner is listed.

NY

PA

NJ

VA

NC

MD

MA

CT

DE

RI

DC

Atlantic Shores O�shore Wind

Ørsted, PSEG

Ocean Wind (1,100 MW)

Vineyard Wind 1(800 MW)

Bay State Wind

Empire Wind (816 MW)

Skipjack Wind Farm (120 MW)

Unnamed Dominion Energy Project (2,640 MW)

Sunrise Wind (880 MW)

MarWin (269 MW)

Avangrid Renewables

Coastal Virginia O�shore Wind (12 MW)

Revolution Wind (704 MW)

May�ower Wind (804 MW)Equinor

South Fork Wind Farm (130 MW)

Vineyard WindPark City Wind (804 MW)

2019201820172016

25,400MW

16,300

5,100

2,400

1,600

2,400

1,600

1,600

3,500

2,500

6,600

4,000

1,200

2,000

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1 TX-19 Rep. Jodey Arrington (R)

TX-13 Rep. Mac Thornberry (R)

OK-3 Rep. Frank Lucas (R)

IA-4 Rep. Steve King (R)

TX-11 Rep. Michael Conaway (R)

KS-1 Rep. Roger Marshall (R)

ND-1 Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R)

CA-23 Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R)

OR-2 Rep. Greg Walden (R)

CO-4 Rep. Ken Buck (R)

8,797

7,470

7,035

6,033

4,037

3,811

3,394

3,468

3,422

3,628

Top Legislative Districts with Wind Power

The U.S. is a Global Wind Power Leader

Wind Power Saves Water and Reduces Emissions

Top 5 Global Wind Power Markets in 2019

The U.S. is the second largest wind power market in the world, hosting 16% of the global wind fleet. The global wind market is growing quickly, expanding 10% in 2019. Worldwide, there are now 650 GW of wind farms generating electricity.

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000

India

United Kingdom

Rest of E.U.

U.S.

China

2,377

26,300

9,137

5,542

2,393

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2,377

26,300

9,137

5,542

2,393

0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000

O�shore

Onshore

Mexico

France

Sweden

Germany

Spain

India

United Kingdom

Rest of E.U.

U.S.

China

2,319

2,189

1,588

1,336

1,281

Onshore Wind

Offshore Wind

Wind energy avoided the consumption of 103 billion gallons of water

Equivalent to 312 gallons per person

in the U.S.

Equivalent to the emissions of

42 million cars

Wind energy avoided 198 million metric tons of CO2

Utilities and corporate customers announced a record 8,726 MW of power purchase agreements (PPAs) in 2019. Corporate buyers accounted for 40 percent of the new PPAs signed in 2019. In fact, Walmart and AT&T were two of top three wind buyers last year. Meanwhile utilities signed 5,085 MW of wind contracts last year, the second highest amount on record for this group.

Demand For Wind Power Reaches New Heights

Large amounts of wind power are successfully integrated with the grid, delivering energy and a suite of essential reliability services. In 2019, every electricity market set wind energy production records. On several occasions, SPP—a power market spanning 14 states and 18 million customers—has seen wind meet over 70% of electricity demand.

Wind Supports Grid Reliability

Wind reliably delivers of America’s electricity7% Wind projects avoided 232,000

metric tons of SO2 and 168,000 metric tons of NOx

Utilities and businesses bought a record 8.7 GW of wind power in 2019.

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About the American Wind Energy AssociationAWEA is the national trade association for the U.S. wind industry, the largest source of renewable energy in the country. We represent 1,000 member companies, 120,000 jobs in the U.S. economy, and a nationwide workforce located across all 50 states, AWEA serves as a powerful voice for how wind works for America. Members include global leaders in wind power and energy development, turbine manufacturing, and component and service suppliers. They gather each year at the Western Hemisphere’s largest wind energy event, the AWEA WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, next in Indianapolis, June 7-10, 2021. WINDPOWER 2021 will be housed within CLEANPOWER, the new exhibition hub for utility-scale renewable energy, bringing together wind power, solar power, and energy storage industries. Visit AWEA’s website to learn more about the enormous economic benefits wind power brings to America and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitttter, and LinkedIn.

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