Wind Energy Myths & Facts

Decentralized Renewable Energy in California

This report explores the benefits of decentralized generation of renewable energy in California showing the importance of local, community-based resources.

NREL Wind Energy Benefits

This link is a list of Benefits of wind energy compiled by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

NREL Wind Myths

NREL has also debunked a number of common myths about wind energy in this document.

Impact of Wind Power Projects on Residential Prop Values Dec 2009

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory prepared this report about the impact of wind projects on residential property values in the US.

ELPC-Community-Wind-Book Oct 2009

Environmental Law & Policy Center developed this publication detailing community wind development.

AWEA Myths vs Facts

The American Wind energy Association supplies this list of myths vs facts about wind.

Bird Impact Page

Bird Impact is a common concern about wind turbines, but bird deaths are rare compared with other human activities, especially with well placed turbines.