#AmericanWindWeek highlights: An outpouring of support
We still have three days to go in the first-ever #AmericanWindWeek, but it’s time to check in and see what people are saying. Simply put, the response so far has been amazing.
Thousands of everyday Americans, advocacy groups, lawmakers and businesses from across the country have shared the reasons that U.S. wind power is important in their lives. Let’s get right to the highlights!
From the wind workers:
We salute Invenergy Wind Tech Jerimie Williams who retired from the @usairforce in 2017 after 20 years of service #americanwindweek pic.twitter.com/twhJwSGiiI
— Invenergy (@InvenergyLLC) August 9, 2017
#Windworks in the US, supporting more than 100,000 jobs! Meet our People Behind Wind Power during #AmericanWindWeek: https://t.co/BabhyJZaVB pic.twitter.com/QGU9lOt4Wd
— LM Wind Power (@LMWindPower) August 9, 2017
Wind is a powerful job creator – over 100,000 American wind workers across all 50 states #AmericanWindWeek pic.twitter.com/QRWoGJBBaO
— Blattner Energy (@BlattnerEnergy) August 9, 2017
@WanzekConst the Fluvanna Wind Project team is proud to celebrate #americanwindweek #wanzekproud #windenergy pic.twitter.com/pPIL0YhswV
— Nick Ibach (@NicholasIbach) August 7, 2017
#windpower #AmericanWindWeek pic.twitter.com/LFLQEvFqlD
— Andy Greco (@Grecoair) August 7, 2017
From lawmakers:
Celebrating #americanwindweek in #IA03 and how big a role wind plays in Iowa jobs, economy and energy independence. https://t.co/Tlx9Hj7JUT
— David Young (@RepDavidYoung) August 7, 2017
Proud of ND biz that supports wind. I fought for invmts in wind that helped make ND top state for wind energy & 3rd for clean energy jobs https://t.co/Tx2jU0EEZU
— Archive: Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (@SenatorHeitkamp) August 8, 2017
From wind power partners:
#windpower is a growing part of our nation’s #electricity mix – gives US manufacturers a competitive advantage. #AmericanWindWeek pic.twitter.com/zYTt0FEhm0
— Global Energy Inst (@globalenergy) August 7, 2017
It's #AmericanWindWeek! #Didyouknow – Wind products are a specialized import commodity at Port Houston. #windpower pic.twitter.com/gJrkDIfafF
— Port Houston (@Port_Houston) August 7, 2017
Our campers love #AmericanWindWeek at the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum! pic.twitter.com/IaPtMDiZt5
— Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (@CASE_JMU) August 7, 2017
Check it out! It's #AmericanWindWeek celebrating America’s #1 source of renewable energy. Learn more here: https://t.co/kDoixRP8JB pic.twitter.com/smaYOsGJ48
— The NAM (@ShopFloorNAM) August 8, 2017
BREAKING: U.S. wind industry continues rapid growth, adds 8,200 megawatts of capacity in 2016 ➟ https://t.co/SVRGeNoQtO #AmericanWindWeek pic.twitter.com/OkXa82pxR8
— U.S. Department of Energy (@ENERGY) August 8, 2017
Celebrating #AmericanWindWeek – GE Pensacola, Florida, is @GErenewables largest assembler of… https://t.co/AYnx5ZIpUj by #MfgStories pic.twitter.com/hN1MdbhURb
— USA Made Movement (@USA_Movement) August 9, 2017
It's #AmericanWindWeek. Learn more about @Microsoft's commitment to clean energy here: https://t.co/THrHE3jjm0 #renewables https://t.co/VKj3nMRB4D
— Microsoft_Green (@Microsoft_Green) August 7, 2017
Keep the great posts coming, and be on the lookout for more #AmericanWindWeek highlights!