Community Wind: A Guidebook for Oklahoma
This 2007 publication from the Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative can be downloaded here.
Project Development/Planning
Chapter 12: The Minnesota Flip
The Minnesota Flip business model was developed in response to a unique combination of federal incentives for wind development and state policies that encouraged development of community-owned wind projects. The structure has proven a successful model for landowners and equity investors interested in partnering in the development of wind projects. This partnership allows the equity investor to take advantage of federal tax credits, while providing local owners the economic benefits of ownership.
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Chapter 3: Project Planning and Management
This section focuses on project management and planning, two elements that are essential to a successful 2-50 MW community wind project. Topics covered in this section include putting together a reliable project team and understanding risks and ways to mitigate them. The section also provides resources for creating a realistic project plan and timeline, as well as tips from experienced community wind developers.
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State-Specific Small Wind Consumer Guides
Many states have a Small Wind Electric Systems Consumer's Guide written specifically for residents of the state.
Find out if your state has a guide, and link to it from the Wind Powering America web site.
Planning a Small Wind Project
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State Wind Resource Maps
This web page from the Wind Powering America program provides links to wind resource maps for nearly every state.
FAA's Long Range Radar Tool
The FAA has a very nice long range radar tool where you can enter the latitude and longitude of any point in the U.S. and find out if development in that area will significantly impact radar operations. Check out your site today!
Small Wind Toolbox
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.
Focus on Energy
Wisconsin's Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. It is a partnership of organizations that offers information, resources, and incentives to help implement projects.
Community Wind Financing Handbook
This guidebook was created by Charles Kubert for the Environmental Law and Policy Center in 2004. It talks about business models, sources of equity, grant and loan programs, incentives, and power purchase agreements for community wind projects. You'll find it online on the ELPC website.
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