How wind power generation has grown in the US

Texas is the biggest single state for wind power production, and Iowa generates more than 60% of its own electricity from wind. Nationally, wind power took off in the early 2000s.

Lines show US wind power growing rapidly starting around 2007.
Measured in megawatt-hours. 1 million MWh = 1 Terrawatt-hour
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