Environmental Factors:

Wind Addresses Environmental Concerns

• Deepening social concerns about the environment
• Reducing dependence on and depletion of non-renewable resources

Cost Competitiveness:

Wind is Competitive with Other Renewable Sources

• Increasing volatility and uncertain fossil fuel price trajectory
• Technology gains have led to increasing cost competitiveness of wind generation

Security of Energy Supply:

Wind is Available, Free and Renewable

• Wind energy is an independent domestic source of energy supply
• Wind energy projects do not have meaningful fuel costs

Increased Demand for Electricity:

Driven by Government Commitments

• Government incentives in place support investment in wind generation
• Availability of EPAs ensures reliable returns
• Market Opportunity
• Government Support