Wind Power in the USA

May 14, 2026, 18:17
ChinaPolitics

Introduction

The US government is making rules to stop wind power in the ocean. Other countries are growing their wind power fast.

Main Body

The US government wants oil and gas more than wind power. They pay companies to stop building wind farms. China is the leader in this area. China has many wind farms, but the US has very few. In December, the government told five projects to stop. They said it was for safety. But a judge said the projects can start again. Now, some wind farms are working and others are finishing. Wind power helps the economy. It gives 18,000 people jobs. Many companies spend billions of dollars on ships and steel. If the government stops a big project, the US loses a lot of money. People also pay more for electricity.

Conclusion

The US wind industry is in a fight between the government and the courts.

Learning

⚡ The 'More Than' Pattern

In the text, we see: "The US government wants oil and gas more than wind power."

When you want to compare two things you like or want, use this simple map:

[Person] + [Want/Like] + [Thing A] + more than + [Thing B]

Examples for your daily life:

  • I like coffee →\rightarrow more than →\rightarrow tea.
  • She wants a car →\rightarrow more than →\rightarrow a bike.
  • They like summer →\rightarrow more than →\rightarrow winter.

📦 Word Pairs: 'Few' vs 'Many'

Look at how the author compares China and the USA:

  • China has many wind farms. (High number ↑\uparrow)
  • The US has very few. (Low number ↓\downarrow)

Quick Rule: Use Many for a big group. Use Few for a small group.

  • "I have many friends" →\rightarrow Happy/Busy.
  • "I have few friends" →\rightarrow Quiet/Lonely.

Vocabulary Learning

government (n.)
A group of people who make laws for a country.
Example:The government announced new rules about wind power.
rules (n.)
Set of laws or instructions that must be followed.
Example:The government is making rules to stop wind power in the ocean.
stop (v.)
To bring an activity or process to an end.
Example:They pay companies to stop building wind farms.
ocean (n.)
A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth.
Example:Wind power in the ocean can generate a lot of electricity.
countries (n.)
Nation-states that have their own governments.
Example:Other countries are growing their wind power fast.
growing (v.)
Increasing in size or amount over time.
Example:Other countries are growing their wind power fast.
oil (n.)
Black liquid used as fuel for cars and factories.
Example:The US wants oil and gas more than wind power.
gas (n.)
Flammable gas used as energy for heating and electricity.
Example:The US wants oil and gas more than wind power.
companies (n.)
Business organizations that produce or sell goods and services.
Example:They pay companies to stop building wind farms.
building (v.)
To construct or create something.
Example:They pay companies to stop building wind farms.
leader (n.)
A person or country that is in charge or ahead.
Example:China is the leader in this area.
projects (n.)
Planned works or tasks that are carried out over time.
Example:In December, the government told five projects to stop.
safety (n.)
The condition of being protected from danger.
Example:They said it was for safety.
judge (n.)
A person who decides legal cases in court.
Example:But a judge said the projects can start again.
start (v.)
To begin or commence an activity.
Example:But a judge said the projects can start again.
economy (n.)
The system of producing, buying, and selling goods and services.
Example:Wind power helps the economy.
jobs (n.)
Work positions that people hold to earn money.
Example:It gives 18,000 people jobs.