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.
Small Wind Resources
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 refer to. A downloadable version of this Model Wind Ordinance is available along with a Companion Document to the Minnesota Model Wind Energy Conversion Ordinance.
Planning a Small Wind Project
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Renew Wisconsin's Small Wind Toolbox is an excellent database of small wind turbine technical articles and forms for installing turbines in Wisconsin. It also includes a practical handbook that walks you through the steps of installing a small wind turbine.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive database of incentives for wind and other forms of renewable energy. It is a great resource for up-to-date policy information.
Harvest the Wind: A Wind Energy Handbook for Illinois
This handbook was prepared by Windustry for the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois and published January 1, 2004.
Northwest SEED
Northwest SEED is a regional non-profit in the Pacific Northwest that promotes community-based energy solutions.
National Wind Coordinating Collaborative
The National Wind Coordinating Collaborative (NWCC) is a consensus-based collaborative that establishes dialogue among key stakeholders and catalyzes activities to support the development of environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power.
Kendall County, IL: Community Wind Project
Gary Kizior installed a 10 kW Bergey turbine in December 2002, replacing his old Whisper 3 kW machine. This project was among the first small turbines in the state to receive a grant through the Illinois Renewable Energy Resources Grant Program.
Macalester College, St. Paul, MN: Community Wind Project
Macalester installed a 10kw Urban Wind Turbine on-campus April 23, 2003.