Over the past year wind energy has grown substantially thanks the thousands of individuals and companies that voluntarily purchase renewable energy. The U.S. installed 60% more wind turbines in 2008 compared to 2007. On a typical day Wind energy produces enough electricity to power 6.5 millions U.S. homes! Wind power accounted for 42% of all new installed electric generation capacity in 2008. There is currently a trend of decreased coal power and increased wind energy capacity. For the first time the U.S. overcame all other countries to become the #1 country in terms of cumulative installed wind power capacity. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration renewable resources contributed a record amount in May 2009, making up 13% of all electricity generated. During May 2009 coal generation fell 14.8%.
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