DAVID L. RYAN/GLOBE STAFF/GLOBE STAFF

• Governor Baker's administration focuses third bid on environmental justice, diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• In this third round, the state will solicit projects up to 1600 megawatts, double the previous bid - with a goal of achieving 15,000 megawatts by 2050.

 

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration. Net Generation from Wind. Updated Annually.

• Economics
  • Direct Employment - Manufacturing, transportation, construction, and maintenance
  • Tax Revenue - $7,000/megawatt of capacity is common
  • Reduced Energy Costs - Some neighborhoods received free electricity in Texas

 

Source: Miriam Wasser of WUBUR, WindExchange.Energy.gov, Energy Information Administration