Utah has over 220 MW of developed commercial-scale wind projects, and a handful of small wind projects. An additional 200 MW are slated for development in 2010. Read below for information on Utah’s projects.

• Spanish Fork Wind Power Project (Utah County) – 18.9 MW
  • Fact Sheet
  • Spanish Fork Case Study and JEDI study
• Camp Williams, Utah National Guard (Utah County) – 1 MW 
• Utah Wind for Schools Projects
• Milford Wind Project, phase 1 - 203.5 MW.  Upcoming: phase 2 - 200 MW, phase 3 - 200 MW, phase 4 - 200 MW, phase 5 - 200 MW. 

How does Utah compare to other states?

If you think you have a good wind resource or a viable wind project, you should:

1. Check The Wind Resource Assessment section of the Utah Renewable Energy Zones Task Force Phase I Report (pages 16 - 26). 
2. Contact the Utah State Energy Program at (801) 538-4798
3. Apply for the State Wind Anemometer Loan Program
4. Learn more about the Steps to Wind Project Development
   • Your Wind Project – Windustry
   • Wind Development Process – Wind Powering America (PDF)
5. Contact a wind energy consultant or developer
6. Download the Utah Wind Guide for County Commissioners
7. Download the Small Wind Guide from the Department of Energy
8. Download the Community-Based Wind Development Handbook (from Colorado)
9. Download the Community Wind Handbook by the Environmental Law & Policy Center
10. Contact Bonnie Christiansen, Utah Clean Energy
11. Join the Utah Wind Working Group.

For additional details on wind and available incentives, click here.