Wind Energy Generation by State

Wind energy generation has grown nationally in recent years. Since 2020, wind energy generation in the U.S. has increased 37%, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

While Texas is known for its oil derricks and natural gas pumps, wind turbines have become a major part of the state’s landscape. In fact, Texas is the nationwide leader in wind energy generation, accounting for 28% of the nation’s total wind production in 2024.

Wind energy report highlights

According to the most recent monthly wind production data from the EIA, Texas generated the most wind energy in July 2026, producing 10,696 thousand megawatt-hours. That accounted for 33.2% of total U.S. wind generation for the month.

Oklahoma ranked second for total wind generation, producing 3,295 thousand megawatt-hours in July. South Dakota generated the highest share of its electricity from wind power, with wind accounting for 38.9% of the state’s total electricity generation.

Nationally, wind energy generation decreased 23.2% from June to July but increased 1.2% year over year.

Where does your state rank for wind energy production? The Choose Energy Wind Generation Report analyzes the latest information from the EIA to show how much wind energy each state generated.

NA indicates that data was unavailable or not applicable. The EIA did not publish meaningful July 2026 wind-generation estimates for Alaska or Connecticut. EIA data is preliminary and may be revised.

Total wind generation shows which states produce the most wind energy overall, but it does not show how much of each state’s electricity comes from wind. The next table compares wind generation with total in-state electricity generation to show where wind makes up the largest share of electricity.

Texas has more wind turbines than any other state, which matches its position as the national leader in wind energy generation. The Lone Star State had 19,943 wind turbines in the September 2026 release of the U.S. Wind Turbine Database. Texas had more turbines than the next three states combined: Iowa with 6,514, Oklahoma with 5,849, and California with 4,947.

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