In 2012, Kansas more than doubled its wind energy generating capacity, moving it into the top 10 states in wind energy capacity. The American wind Energy Association reported that Kansas installed 1,441 megawatts, making it third among states that reported growth and bringing the total wind energy capacity to 2,713 megawatts. This $2.5 billion investment accounts for approximately 30 to 40 percent of their capacity, mainly because wind in Kansas blows intermittently. Texas and California also greatly increased their wind energy capacity, driven by the prospect of a federal subsidy of 2.2 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first 10 years.
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