Weblinks

Northwestern U.S. Wind Mapping Project

This web site features state wind maps of Oregon, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, Idaho and selected portions of California, Nevada and Utah.

Wind Energy Atlas of the United States

Produced by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and their National Wind Technology Center. (Note that this is older information.)

Click here to go to the atlas.

State Wind Resource Maps

This web page from the Wind Powering America program provides links to wind resource maps for nearly every state.

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!

Clean Energy States Alliance

The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) is a multi-state coalition of clean energy funds. Sixteen states across the U.S. have established funds to promote renewable energy and clean energy technologies.

Renewable Energy Policy Project

The Renewable Energy Policy Project provides numerous publications on wind energy in the United States, including information on economic development, property values, distributed generation, permitting, and wind cooperatives.

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.

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.

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.