Wind Fact Sheet

As our economy and population grow, our demand for electricity grows. We face important decisions about how we will generate the electricity we need. Part of the answer lies in the wind that flows across New Zealand. Unlike electricity generated from fossil fuels, the use of wind doesn't generate any greenhouse gases. Wind power can help meet New Zealand's growing demand for electricity. In fact, public opinion research conducted in May 2004 shows wind power has the highest approval rating of any electricity generation method. Wind-generated electricity is approved by 82% of New Zealanders and more than 40% of New Zealanders would prefer that future electricity needs be met by wind power than by any other source.