5 States That Produce Most Wind Energy

3. Oklahoma

Wind power Generation (Billion Kilowatt-hours): 37.418

Wind power is growing rapidly in Oklahoma, while coal-fueled electricity production is declining. Oklahoma ranks third in the nation for wind power capacity, with 6,645 megawatts installed. Wind turbines generate about 47% of Oklahoma’s electricity, followed by natural gas at 30%. Hydroelectric dams and biomass provide a small share of the state’s electricity production. Wind power employs about 1,798 Oklahomans, while solar energy employs about 1,016.