This 29-page paper "focuses on utility-scale electricity generation from wind and provides an overview of the history, technologies, economics, environmental impacts, regulations and policies related to this use of wind power." Published by the Renewable Energy Policy Project and updated in November 2003, the document outlines recent trends in turbine technology that have made wind energy more reliable and cost effective. Design issues for towers and turbines are briefly touched upon. The paper also addresses environmental concerns. Finally, the benefits of existing wind farms and future wind energy developments are considered.