Download the Community Wind Toolbox
You can download the Community Wind Toolbox as PDF documents.
Chapter by Chapter Download
If you would like to print out certain chapters ahead of time, please click on the links to the specific chapter below.
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Community Wind Development Overview and Checklist
- Chapter 3: Community Wind Project Planning and Management
- Chapter 4: Wind Resource Assessment
- Chapter 5: Siting Guidelines
- Chapter 6: Permitting Basics
- Chapter 7: Leases and Easements
- Chapter 8: Costs Associated with Community Wind Development
- Chapter 9: Financing Community Wind Projects
- Chapter 10: Tax Incentives
- Chapter 11: Choosing a Business Model
- Chapter 12: The Minnesota Flip Business Model
- Chapter 13: Power Purchase Agreement
- Chapter 14: Interconnection - Getting Energy to Market
- Chapter 15: Turbine Selection and Purchase
- Chapter 16: Public Policy for Community Wind
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