Fact Sheets

• Benefits 
• Aesthetics 
• Birds 
• Property Values 
• Setbacks from property lines 
• Sound 
• Tower heights 
• Ice Shedding 
• What is Distributed Wind? 
• Distributed Wind Myths 

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