U.S. wind power capacity surged 39% in 2009, NY Times reports
America's wind power capacity increased 39% last year, according to the New York Times, which cited a report by the American Wind Energy Association. Almost 2% of the country's electricity now comes from wind power. However, the association is warning that the recession could cause wind power's growth to decelerate this year. Reference Link :theflyonthewall.com