Local Policy Descriptions
Some local governmental units have policies relating to wind and community wind. Click on a title below to read the description.
Property Tax Financing Authorization
More states authorizing local governments to provide loans for small-scale renewable energy projects
In collaboration with Amanda Zidek-Vanega (DSIRE)
A growing number of states have adopted a policy that encourages development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects: Property Tax Financing Authorization. The concept began in Colorado and California and has now gained momentum in a number of other states.
Wind Energy: Model Ordinance Options
This publication from NYSERDA outlines considerations for ordinances related to wind energy. Click here to download the document from the NYSERDA web site.
Mason City, IA Zoning for Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Mason City, IA has this ordinance related to zoning of wind projects. Click on the link below to view the ordinance.
Minnesota Model Wind Ordinance
Several counties in Southwestern Minnesota have developed a model zoning ordinance wind systems under 5MW for other counties in the state to adopt. A downloadable version of this document can be found here.