Resources for Home and Farm (Small) Scale Wind
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| 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. |
| Apples and Oranges | Apples and Oranges: Choosing a Home-Sized Wind Generator, by Mick Sagrillo is a good comparison of small turbine costs, construction, and performance from an industry expert. |
| AWEA's Net Metering FAQs | The American Wind Energy Association maintains a page of Frequently Asked Questions about net metering. |
| AWEA's Small Wind Program | The American Wind Energy Association has a small wind program. |
| California Wind Energy Collaborative Small Wind Web Site | Information about small wind incentives and programs in the State of California and around the nation. |
| CanWEA Small Wind Program | Click here to go to the Canadian Wind Energy Association's small wind pages. |
| Clarion-Goldfield Community School District, Clarion, IA: Community Wind Project | This school district has a 50kW machine. Learn more about the school district on their website. |
| Clay Central/Everly Community School District | This school has a 95kW turbine. Learn more about the school district on their web site. |
| 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 Speakers: |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. The purpose of this handbook is to inform the reader about wind as a resource for generating electricity, with emphasis on Illinois as a potential host for small-scale and large-scale projects. |
| 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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| Insuring Your Wind System | Mick Sagrillo, a seasoned installer and wind energy advocate from Wisconsin put together a three-piece series on insuring small wind systems, which you can read by clicking on the links below. |
| Kendall County, IL: Community Wind Project | Small Wind Turbines in Illinois
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| Macalester College, St. Paul, MN: Community Wind Project | Macalester College in St. Paul, MN installed a 10kW machine on its urban campus in 2003. |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| 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. |
| Net Metering Information from the U.S. Dept. of Energy | This web page from the U.S. Dept. of Energy has more information about net metering. |
| Net Metering Profile-State by State |