The U.S. wind energy industry shattered all previous records in 2008 by installing 8,358 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity (enough to serve over 2 million homes). At years end, however, financing for new projects and orders for turbine components slowed to a trickle and layoffs began to hit the wind turbine manufacturing sector. American Wind Energy Association CEO Denise Bode discusses the industry's record growth and the policies needed to maintain momentum in 2009.
Go Denise!
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