The American Wind Energy Association reports, over the last year, Illinois continued to increase in its new investment from the wind energy sector. Data is posted in the U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report.
The report said Illinois businesses, consumers, farmers and local communities are benefiting from advancements in wind energy. Across the country, wind is creating jobs for new power, and Illinois added $1 billion in new investment in 2019, adding jobs in tax revenue and land lease payments.

Area wind farms includeProje3ct in Milks Grove Township in northwest Iroquois County, the Pilot Hill Wind Farm in western Kankakee County, Projects in Ford and Vermilion County Other wind farms have been proposed, but not yet under under contract. 

Nationally, wind power is a growing energy source and a source of new electrical generation in many states. Power Up Illinois, a statewide coalition of pro-growth voices supporting wind’s role as an essential private stimulus for Illinois, reacted to the report by citing the economic benefits wind is providing.

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