FPL Energy is the nation's largest owner and operator of wind generation, with more than 1,400 net-megawatts of capacity.

Five new wind power projects were completed in 2001, which was approximately 50 percent of the wind power installed in the U.S. during the year.

With the renewal of the federal wind energy production tax credit, the company expects to expand its wind power portfolio.

FPL Energy also has cut the development time of wind projects and increased unit availability.

Collie Powell, wind projects director, FPL Energy.