Our impact
Powering American communities and strengthening local economies
EDPR NA's renewable energy projects generate tax revenue and economic development funds that create additional growth and civic investment in the communities that host our renewable energy projects.
Bolstering North America's diverse economic landscapes
With the collaboration of all stakeholders, including local business owners, landowners, and other community members, EDPR NA strengthens the local economies where our projects operate, while providing clean and affordable energy.
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Stable job creation
Local business growth
Strengthening local infrastructure
Driving economic development
By tailoring community development strategies to benefit specific needs, our team creates long-term relationships that promote clean energy investments, as well as economic and community growth for local economies.
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Creating skilled trade jobs
Developing an additional tax revenue stream
Reinvesting in the community
Experience our impact through the voices of our project communities
Renewable energy in Illinois
Renewable energy in Texas
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Sustainability drives our business and our renewable energy solutions
Driving a lasting impact for future generations
The renewables industry is strengthening communities across North America. Learn more about the industry's impact by reading some of our frequently asked questions below.
Wind power is the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the United States, providing 10.2% of the country’s electricity. Below are the economic benefits the Amercian Clean Power Association has researched and quantified for wind energy in the United States:
- $151 billion of economic investments in the last decade
- $20 billion of economic investments produced through new project development in 2021
- The industry employs more than 120,000 Americans across all 50 states
- An estimated $1.9 billion is state and local tax payments and land-lease payments each year
Utility-scale solar is the 3rd-largest source of renewable energy. Solar parks have a total capacity of 68 GW nationwide, which is equivalent to powering 15 million homes. Below are the economic benefits the Amercian Clean Power Association has researched and quantified for solar energy in the United States:
- $143 billion of economic investments in projects nationwide
- Approximately $633 million in state and local taxes and land-lease payments annually
- The industry employs more than 253,000 Americans across all 50 states
- Employs America’s veterans at a rate 33% above the national average
Energy storage is critical to an efficient, clean electric grid. It enables us to produce clean energy when it’s abundant, store it, and put it back into the electricity grid when needed. Below are a few benefits of energy storage and how it is enhancing grid resiliency, according to research done by the American Clean Power Association:
- Helps provide uninterrupted power for consumers, businesses, and other users
- Energy storage can help businesses avoid costly disruptions
- Enables us to power the grid using renewables like solar and wind, even when the sun is down or the wind is not blowing
- U.S. battery storage jumped from 47 MW in 2010 to 8,246 MW in Q3 2022
