Number: RL34546 Title: Wind Power in the United States: Technology, Economic, and Policy Issues Authors: Jeffrey Logan and Stan Mark Kaplan, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This report describes utility-scale wind power issues in the United States. The report is divided into the following sections: Background on wind energy; Wind resources and technology; Industry composition and trends; Wind power economics; and Policy issues. Pages: 49 Date: June 20, 2008