Wind Energy Technologies Office

Wind Energy Technologies Office Type: Government Agency Parent organization: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Top organization: Employees: Executive: Director Budget: $180M (Fiscal Year 2024) Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Wind Energy Technologies Office

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Mission The Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) within the U.S. Department of Energy aims to drive the development and deployment of wind energy technologies to reduce costs, increase reliability, and expand capacity. WETO's mission is to support a robust, sustainable wind energy industry that contributes to a clean and diversified U.S. energy portfolio.

Services Research and Development; Market Acceleration; Education and Workforce Development;

Regulations

Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) focuses on accelerating technological advancements and market integration of wind energy to ensure its significant contribution to the nation's energy supply, both onshore and offshore.

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Mission

WETO's mission is to foster innovation in wind technology to decrease the cost of wind energy, enhance grid integration, and expand the wind energy footprint. By supporting R&D, WETO aims to make wind a competitive and reliable source of clean energy, tackling challenges like turbine design, grid integration, and environmental impacts.

Parent organization

WETO is part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

Legislation

WETO's activities are funded through DOE's annual budget, without specific creation legislation, aligning with national energy policy goals.

Partners

WETO collaborates with:

• Wind energy industry for technology adoption and market entry
• National Laboratories for research and technical support
• Academic institutions for educational programs and research

Number of employees

The exact number of WETO employees is not publicly disclosed, but it operates with a dedicated team for wind energy initiatives.

Organization structure

WETO's structure includes:

• Atmosphere to Electrons (A2e) for research on wind flow and turbine interaction.
• Offshore Wind for advancing technologies in marine environments.
• Market Acceleration and Deployment for scaling up wind energy use.

Leader

WETO is led by a Director.

Divisions

The office includes:

• Research and Development to innovate wind technologies.
• Deployment and Market Transformation to increase wind energy market share.

List of programs

• Offshore Wind Energy Strategy
• Wind Energy Technologies for America (WETAs)
• Collegiate Wind Competition

Last total enacted budget

For Fiscal Year 2024, WETO's budget was approximately $180 million.

Staff

WETO involves a team of experts, but specific employee numbers are not publicly available, focusing on managing research, development, and deployment strategies.

Funding

WETO's funding is provided through DOE appropriations, concentrating on R&D, demonstration projects, and supporting the growth of the wind sector.

Services provided

WETO provides services such as funding for wind energy R&D, technical assistance for wind projects, educational programs for workforce development, and initiatives to accelerate market penetration of wind technologies.

Regulations overseen

WETO does not directly oversee regulations but influences wind energy policy, standards, and guidelines through its research outcomes and collaborations.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

History

WETO has played a significant role in the growth of wind energy in the U.S., supporting innovations from turbine design to grid integration, significantly contributing to the reduction of wind energy costs and its widespread adoption.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:Wind Energy Technologies Office
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