Energy policy of the United States
U.S. wind power installed capacity now exceeds 65,000MW. For calendar year 2014, the electricity produced from wind power in the United States amounted to 181.79 terawatt-hours, or 4.44% of all generated electrical energy. Texas is firmly established as the leader in wind power development, followed by Iowa and California.
Wind power in Wisconsin
Wind power in Wisconsin contributes to the state's renewable portfolio standard established in 1998. There are several wind turbine installations and wind farms in the state, which as of 2016 had a generating capacity of 648 megawatts (MW). In 2016, wind power was responsible 2.4% of electricity produced in the state.