Perspectives on an NWCC/NREL Assessment of Distributed Wind offers a summary analysis of distributed wind generation in Europe and what lessons the European system offers for distributed generation in the U.S. The paper discusses many of the issues and benefits related to distributed wind generation.

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.

Permitting of Wind Energy Facilities
2002: The National Wind Coordinating Committee.

Community Energy Guidebook
2006: Ontario Sustainable Energy Association

The Ontario First Nation Guide to Wind Power Development
2005: SGA Energy Ltd., Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development and, Gale Force Energy Ltd.

Wind Energy Toolkit
2005: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Power Naturally Program

Includes a legal guidebook for landowners, a section on lease agreements, and a sample annotated lease agreement.

Wind Energy Manual
2005: Iowa Energy Center.

Handbook on Renewable Energy Financing for Rural Colorado
2005: Prepared by McNeil Technologies Inc. for the Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation

Wind Energy Guidebook for County Commissioners

2006: Prepared for the U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy & National Association of Counties (NACO)