
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