Wind Could Provide 25% or More of Electricity for Most States
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At least 32 states can get 25% or more of their electricity from wind power within their own borders. This map is updated from a 2009 report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Energy Self-Reliant States. Click the image for a larger version.
State Wind Power Potential (% of Electricity Sales)
The only updated figure from the 2009 release is Maryland, due to a new report on its offshore wind potential.
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