Resources for Home and Farm (Small) Scale Wind
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| IREC Releases 2009 Interconnection and Net Metering Guides | The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has just released the 2009 updates for its highly respected and influential rules and procedures for interconnecting and net metering distributed generation. |
| Wiind Turbine Guide 2009 | Two veterans in the small wind industry, Mick Sagrillo & Ian Woofenden, give the straight scoop—no sugarcoating—on how to select the right wind turbine for your site. The authors review 22 home-, farm-, business-, and school-scale wind turbines. This article is a reprint from the June & July 2009 issue of Home Power magazine. |
| Residential Renewable Energy Tax Incentives | The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 extended many consumer tax incentives originally introduced in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) and amended in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-343). |
| Incentives for wind energy systems | This handout is a compilation of Minnesota-specific and federal incentives for wind energy systems. The list is divided into programs that are funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the stimulus bill) and programs that are funded through other sources. This list was last updated August 21, 2009. |
| Small Wind Turbine Product Information | This web site uses the pending AWEA standards for small wind turbines for product listing and comparison. The draft standard is pending during 2009. Once approved, the Small Wild Certification Council will begin using it. |
| Wind Energy Basics - Revised Edition | 
"Wind energy works and makes environmental sense—more so today than ever before—but consumers have to be on their guard," writes wind energy pioneer, expert, and advocate Paul Gipe in his newly revised Wind Energy Basics, Second Edition: A Guide to Home- and Community-Scale Wind-Energy Systems. Gipe has worked for over three decades in renewable energy, has authored seven books, and has lectured widely on wind energy and how to minimize its impact on the environment and the communities of which it is a part. |
| Wind Energy Basics - New Edition |
"Wind energy works and makes environmental sense—more so today than ever before—but consumers have to be on their guard," writes wind energy pioneer, expert, and advocate Paul Gipe in his newly revised Wind Energy Basics, Second Edition: A Guide to Home- and Community-Scale Wind-Energy Systems. Gipe has worked for over three decades in renewable energy, has authored seven books, and has lectured widely on wind energy and how to minimize its impact on the environment and the communities of which it is a part. |
| Request for Proposal for Small Wind System in Mahtomedi, MN | The Mahtomedi Area Green Initiative (MAGI) is soliciting letters of interest and project proposals, including specifications and good-faith cost estimates, for the installation of a small wind turbine near the Mahtomedi High School campus in the Fall of 2009. |
| Office of Energy Security - Minnesota Department of Commerce | The Office of Energy Security at the Minnesota Department of Commerce is working to move Minnesota toward a sustainable energy future, managing energy assistance funds, advocating in the public interest on energy utility rates and facility siting. We provide information and assistance to residents, builders, utilities, non-profits and policy-makers on home improvements, financial assistance, renewable technologies including wind energy information, policy initiatives, and utility regulations. |
| Small Wind Turbine Installation Workshop - news |  Due to increasing interest in renewable energy and residential-sized wind turbines, this three-day workshop is being offered to provide an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of small wind project development. The timeliness of this workshop complements the growing demand and interest in renewable energy. |
| Small Wind Energy Guide: Kandiyohi County, MN | Kandiyohi County in Minnesota created a small wind energy guide to help homeowners and residents learn more about installing a small wind generator system on their property. To see the complete guide, please visit:
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| AWEA Guide for State and Local Governments: How and Why to Permit for Small Wind Systems | Click here to download the .pdf file "In the Public Interest: How and Why to Permit for Small Wind Systems" published by AWEA in September 2008. |
| IA: Wind Production Tax Credit Extended, Revised | In May 2008, the wind energy credit (§ 476B) was significantly modified by S.F. 2405, retroactively effective for entire 2008 tax year. The IUB has issued proposed rules for implementing the changes related to eligibility and tax credit applications (Docket No. RMU-08-04). |
| "Zoning for Small Wind: The Importance of Tower Height" | This presentation from the U.S. Dept. of Energy goes through the importance of tower height in small wind energy.
Click here to download a PDF version of this presentation from the USDoE website. |
| Community Wind Energy 2006: Home and Farm Wind Turbines - Addressing Barriers - Siting, Permitting, Zoning and Interconnection | This session focused on providing practical information and advice on addressing barriers to home and farm wind projects. Topics include: when and how to approach local boards and state agencies to secure permits, how to build support for your installation, and tips on working with your installer and utility to interconnect your wind system. |
| Community Wind Energy 2006: Home and Farm Wind Turbines - How to Choose Equipment and Select an Installer | Topics in this session included: choosing the right equipment, new vs. refurbished turbines, questions to ask before you buy, and what to expect from an installer.
Moderator: Brian Antonich, Small Wind Program Analyst, Windustry
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| Farmer's Guide to Wind Energy | This publication was released by Farmer's Legal Action Group in August 2007. According to the FLAG website, "This book serves as a guide to the many legal issues faced by farmers and rural landowners who seek to develop wind energy projects. |
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| Small Wind Electric Systems (An Idaho Consumer's Guide) | |
| New York State Energy Research and Development Authority | According to their web site, "NYSERDA is working to build a vibrant renewable energy industry in the State through its programs working with industry, the renewable energy workforce, inspectors, and other associated businesses."
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| Hiring an Renewable Energy Dealer | This publication from the Minnesota Dept. of Commerce walks you through questions you should ask in hiring a renewable energy dealer, and lists renewable energy dealers in Minnesota.
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| California Wind Energy Collaborative Small Wind Web Site | Information about small wind incentives and programs in the State of California and around the nation.
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| Small Wind System Research Facility at Appalachian State University, North Carolina | Small Wind System Research Facility at Appalachian State University, North Carolina A nationally renowned testing facility dedicated to smaller wind energy systems. Find information about reliability and operations and maintenance issues for several turbine models as well as workshops for wind installers. |
| AWEA's Small Wind Program | The American Wind Energy Association has a small wind program.
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| CanWEA Small Wind Program | Click here to go to the Canadian Wind Energy Association's small wind pages. |