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A banner year for wind power

The latest industry report showed wind power boomed in 2009. Over 10,000 megawatts of wind capacity were installed, or 39% of new electrical generation. Wind energy now generates 35,000 megawatts, enough to power 9.7 million homes. Texas is the wind leader, and #2 Iowa gets 14.2% from wind power.

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