Nation Wind energy had a ‘banner year’ in 2020. Here’s what that means for Joe Biden’s climate plan. February 12, 2021 Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY Comments Off on Wind energy had a ‘banner year’ in 2020. Here’s what that means for Joe Biden’s climate plan. Despite early fears of COVID-19 pauses, 2020 was the strongest year to date for new wind energy capacity added to the grid.