Wind Could Provide 25% or More Electricity for Most States

By John Farrell
November 8, 2011

At least 32 states can get 25 percent 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.

Wind Power

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[ed: Remember: We do not have to rely on "the Grid" for all our energy input. It is possible for each household to erect a wind generator and/or solar power for their own power.]