The Value of Wind Energy (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption Wind energy offers logistical, economic, and environmental benefits to the Oregon Coast and across the Pacific Northwest, as well as to remote villages in Alaska, according to two studies performed by researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Credit Photo by Bob Pool | Shutterstock.com Usage Restrictions Shutterstock license License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.