This comprehensive study analyzed opposition to wind energy projects in the United States and Canada between 2000 and 2016, revealing that approximately 17% of US projects and 18% of Canadian projects faced opposition, with this opposition increasing over time. Regional disparities in opposition were evident, primarily in the Northeastern United States and Ontario, Canada. Larger projects with more turbines were more likely to encounter opposition. Demographics played a significant role, with opposition linked to a higher proportion of White residents and lower proportions of Hispanic residents in the US, and in Canada, wealthier communities were more prone to opposition. The research emphasized that the number of individuals opposing these projects was relatively small, with a median of 23 protesters in the US and 34 in Canada. These findings underscore the environmental justice implications of opposition, as wealthier and predominantly White communities can delay the transition to clean energy, disproportionately impacting lower-income and minority communities. Understanding the drivers of opposition to wind energy projects is crucial for advancing renewable energy adoption while addressing local concerns and promoting equity.