The U.S. has maintained its status as a wind energy leader, including the world's second largest installed capacity for turbines, increased grid reliance on wind energy, and all-time low prices, according to two reports by the Department of Energy. Combined with a strong installed capacity, the 2013 Wind Technologies Market Report, compiled with the help of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, finds that nearly 4.5% of the nation's electricity is provided by wind power due to low prices encouraging utilities to choose wind for affordable, renewable energy.
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