Our Mission
To provide an open, neutral forum for a diverse group of stakeholders working toward the common goal of addressing wind-wildlife impacts to allow for the responsible and sustainable expansion of wind energy in the U.S.
Our Impact
The NWCC catalyzes information exchange among wind-wildlife stakeholders, informs research priorities, and delivers research results to inform decision making.
Upcoming Events
Latest News, Research, and Resources
New Research on Smart Curtailment for Bats at Wind Energy Facilities Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy
Thursday, March 26, 2020 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET Recording The final NWCC webinar in a series on research supported
New Research on Deterrents and Monitoring for Bats at Wind Energy Facilities Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 3:00 – 4:30 pm ET Recording The second NWCC webinar in a series on research supported
Report: Behavioral Response of Grouse to Wind Energy Turbines
March 2020 (24 pp.) This meta-analysis reviewed studies that evaluated the effect of wind energy facilities on grouse. The objective was to determine the magnitude of effects of wind turbines on grouse habitat selection, lek attendance, and survival at various distances from wind turbines.
Photo Credits: Dry Lake Wind Power By Iberdrola Renewables Inc./NREL Image no. 16702; Big Horn Wind Farm By Iberdrola Renewables Inc./NREL Image no. 15220; Bald Eagle By Nicole Beaulac, Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0; Wind Farm in the Night Sky By Portland General Electric, Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0