“Distributed generation and small wind can contribute to an efficient and dependable energy
supply in an era of climate and economic instability. While we haven’t scratched
the surface on what the Federal government could be doing, the clean
energy agenda is something everyone should support.”
— Congressman Earl Blumenauer

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Sample Ordinances

The following is a collection of sample ordinances and guides to assist in creating zoning consistencies.

    • DWEA MODEL ORDINANCE for Permitting and Zoning – published Jan 2012 
    • Model Zoning Ordinance – American Wind Energy Association 

Presentations

  • DWEA NACo Webinar, Part 1, 01-12-12
  • DWEA NACo Webinar, Part 2, 01-12-12
  • NACO Best Practices 1-12-12
  • NACO County Strategies for Successfully Managing and Promoting Wind Power

Other Resources

  • ReNew Wisconsin – Small Wind Toolbox
  • Windustry – Community Wind Toolbox
  • Bird and Bat Study  - Erie PA

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