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In 2011, how much new energy-generating capacity did wind account for in the U.S.?

In 2011, how much new energy-generating capacity did wind account for in the U.S.?

Answer: roughly one-third

 

According to a report by the Department of Energy, roughly one-third of the new generating capacity installed within the U.S. was in the form of wind turbines in 2011 -- nearly seven Gigawatts of new wind installations. In six states, wind now provides more than 10 percent of total electricity. 

Source: arstechnica.com