Wind turbines in the region

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The first wind turbines in the region were installed in 1996. Since, more than 5,000 have been constructed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Use the map to explore where turbines are located. Click on start time lapse button to see the change in turbines over time.

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Reporting: Matt Sanctis | Interactive: Kyle Nagel | Source: U.S. Geological Survey | Published: July 13, 2014