Local Policy Descriptions
Some local governmental units have policies relating to wind and community wind. Click on a title below to read the description.
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.
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.