Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: The Energy Report: Wind Energy [Pdf]

Chapter 11 of a report on the energy industry in Texas. It looks at wind energy, its history, and how it is used. The wind power industry in Texas is described, its economic importance, how it is produced and transmitted, and its availability. The costs and benefits of wind energy are explained and the impact on the environment, wildlife, and real estate. Government programs and incentives are discussed, how Texas and the United States compare to other countries in wind energy use, and the outlook for the future of wind energy in Texas.