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Get the facts and learn more about how wind and other renewable investments are benefitting Illinois’ economy and supporting growth for rural communities.

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  Wind Builds the Future Rural Case Studies

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  Wind Energy and Farmland Values

  This article by the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers analyzes the impact on farmland values of wind and other renewable energy projects. Some empirical evidence is first provided from a sample of farmland sales with wind lease provisions and general comparisons to other sales made. Then, a set of important issues in evaluation wind lease payments is provided. Finally a simple stylized model is shown to help guide evaluation of wind lease payments that accompany a farm property.

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  Wind Powers American Business

  Companies across the country are investing in wind energy to power their businesses and have established themselves as a major demand driver for wind power. Last year set a record for corporate purchasing as companies entered agreements to procure over 4.4 gigawatts of wind energy. AWEA’s new Wind Powers American Business report provides a detailed look at corporate procurement of wind energy in the U.S.

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  Fact Sheet: Wind Energy in Illinois

  Illinois ranks sixth in the nation for installed wind capacity and became the sixth state to exceed 5,000 MW of operating wind in 2019. Illinois also ranks third in the nation in wind industry employment, with over 8,000 wind jobs in 2019. 

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  Fact Sheet: Solar and Storage in Illinois

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  Wind 101

  You’ve seen wind energy in action. But how does it work, and how does the energy reach you?

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  The Truth About Wind Power

  Wind is one of the fastest-growing and affordable sources of energy today. Together wind and solar are the most affordable source of energy in nearly every Illinois county.
  
  Learn more about just how affordable, reliable, and sustainable wind is for our future.

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