The Department of Energy's Wind Program and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are here to help. These organizations publish wind resource maps for states across the nation to help you determine if your home or business is ready for wind energy.
"Wind" resource maps show wind speed estimates at 50 meters above the ground and depict the resource that could be used for utility-scale wind development.
As a renewable resource, wind is classified according to wind power classes, which are based on typical wind speeds. These classes range from Class 1 (the lowest) to Class 7 (the highest). In general, at 50 meters, wind power Class 4 or higher can be useful for generating wind power with large turbines.
Class 4 and above are considered good resources. Particular locations in the Class 3 areas could have higher wind power class values at 80 meters than shown on the 50-meter map because of possible high-wind shear.
With technological advances from Skystream and other small turbine manufacturers, a number of locations in Class 3 areas may suitable for utility-scale wind development.
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