The claim that wind turbines consume more energy in their manufacture, installation, maintenance, and backup than they will ever produce, resulting in higher CO2 emissions than fossil fuels, is incorrect. In reality, wind power is one of the cleanest energy sources, emitting significantly less CO2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of energy generated than fossil fuels.(1)Wind turbines, whether onshore or offshore, emit an average of approximately 13 grams of CO2 equivalent per kWh (g CO2-eq/kWh) over their lifecycle. By comparison, fossil fuels like natural gas and coal release 486 g CO2-eq/kWh and 1001 g CO2-eq/kWh, respectively, according to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.(2) This shows that wind energy produces about 1/77th the emissions of coal over its lifecycle, making it far more sustainable.(2)Only a small portion (about 2.41%) of wind power’s total lifecycle emissions come from manufacturing the turbines themselves.(3) Most emissions arise from transportation during installation, accounting for over 90% of onshore and offshore wind operations. However, once operational, wind turbines generate clean, emissions-free energy, which quickly offsets the CO2 emissions from manufacturing and transportation.(4)