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A Solution for Abandoned Wind Turbines

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There are a number of abandoned wind turbines across the United States. These turbines are referred to as orphaned turbines. Some wind farmers hit hard times with the COVID-19 pandemic and couldn’t pay for repairs, so these turbines were left still and quiet. Others are legacy turbines that haven’t generated power in years — it’s […]

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DW-Appropriations

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7/22/2020 Distributed wind supporters – we have a quick turn-around to gather sign-ons for a new Congressional funding letter, hope to include your companies/organizations as co-signers! See below for current language. Can you approve including your logo and location(s) similar to last year’s letter? Who else could you invite? To effectively urge support for DW […]

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Distributed Wind Energy Association’s Support of Energy Justice: Black Lives Matter

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July 2020 The coronavirus pandemic has exposed major weaknesses in our economy and deep-seated inequalities in our society, hitting the most vulnerable people the hardest. In advancing distributed clean energy, DWEA is working to recognize and address systemic energy injustices with resilient local resources prioritizing healthy and vibrant communities. DWEA members are working to ensure […]

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Distributed Wind 2020

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DWEA’s annual business conference and lobby day is your best opportunity to learn what’s new in behind-the-meter distributed wind, including DOE’s exciting new programs to advance distributed wind’s contribution to clean energy and resiliency. DWEA’s half-day “DW on the Hill” event allows the industry and its supporter to take our message to Congressional leaders. The […]

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DWEA Lauds New ITC Legislation Supporting Distributed Wind Power

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2018 DWEA Lauds New ITC Legislation Supporting Distributed Wind Power Industry Now Well Positioned for Rapid Growth Durango, Colorado. Today, Congress passed new legislation to provide a multi-year extension of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for small wind systems (100kW and below), and other clean energy technologies. The bill, […]

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The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) is a collaborative group comprised of manufacturers, distributors, project developers, dealers, installers, and advocates, whose primary mission is to promote and foster all aspects of the American distributed wind energy industry. Distributed wind, commonly referred to as small and community wind, is the use of typically smaller wind turbines at homes, farms, businesses, and public facilities to off-set all or a portion of on-site energy consumption.

Read the DWEA Distributed Wind Vision

The fundamental goals of DWEA are to:

Develop a federal policy environment that supports the responsible expansion of distributed wind energy
Reduce or eliminate unwarranted barriers to the use of distributed wind energy
Provide a unified voice for all members and sectors of the distributed wind industry
Develop and promote industry “best practices” policies and standards that will foster the safe and effective installation and operation of distributed wind systems
Participate in public and consumer education

DWEA seeks to attract members and associates from all sectors with relevant interests pertaining to the distributed wind industry.

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Our Wind, Our Power, Our Future

Washington, DC

DWEA Wind Vision

30 GW by 2030 and 150,000 Jobs

What is Distributed Wind?

Distributed wind is the use of wind turbines at homes, farms, businesses, public facilities and off-grid locations

Support Distributed & Community Wind

Support policies at the state and federal level