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Run by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program is leading the nation's efforts to improve the performance and operability of wind energy technologies.
This site contents include: The Case for Wind Power, Early History Through 1875, 20th Century Developments, Government Programs, Recent Market Developments, and The Future of Wind Power.
This portion of the NREL studies methods of improving wind turbine technology to make energy from the wind competitive with conventional energy sources.
The National Wind Coordinating Collaborative (NWCC) identifies issues that affect the use of wind power, establishes dialogue among key stakeholders, and catalyzes appropriate activities to support the development of environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health.
AWEA is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry.
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