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Wind Power Trends to Watch for in 2009
(AWEA)
As the wind industry closes out another banner year, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is looking ahead to further progress in 2009. Although the industry is buffeted by the financial crisis and economic downturn, it is also buoyed by a strong strategic position and the prospect of strong policy support from Congress and the new President. Here are some wind energy projections for the New Year:

Investment in clean energy topped $100 billion for first time in 2007


US needs to be a clean-energy leader
 
Salem Statesman Journal, OR
Germany, a country with a land mass the size of Oregon, employs more than 40000 workers in its wind energy industry; Denmark employs another 20000. ...  Why can't we?

PG&E looks to Oregon for Wind Power  
SustainableIndustries
Klondike III is the largest wind farm in Oregon, generating 221 MW, according to Jan Johnson, communications director at PPM Energy