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Wind Powering America works to increase deployment of wind energy. This page provides resources for information about siting wind turbines.
The site is a resource for information on the siting of wind turbines and the Federal Interagency Wind Siting Collaboration, an interagency collaboration formed to support the increased deployment of wind energy.
All energy projects impact the local communities in which they are built. Wind energy is no exception. Some communities may prefer to establish defined standards for development prior to the construction of a commercial wind energy facility. Many towns and counties throughout the United States have developed ordinances to regulate the impacts of wind energy development. These ordinances address safety, land use, and other impacts. Wind Powering America has identified themes that are typically included in ordinances regulating the development of commercial wind energy facilities. This list is provided to help your town or county develop future ordinances regulating the impact of utility-scale wind energy facilities.
Choosing a proper site for a wind turbine or farm is critical to a successful project. The information on this Web page covers the following factors about siting wind turbines in New England:
- Attractive wind resource
- Landowner and community support
- Feasible permitting
- Compatible land use
- Nearby access to an appropriate electrical interconnect point
- Appropriate site conditions for access during construction and operations
- Aviation compatibility
- Favorable electricity market
The National Wind Coordinating Committee (NWCC) produces various resource documents, case studies, principles and guidelines on topics such as siting and permitting, wildlife issues, economic development, wind energy transmission, and utility system integration. The NWCC is a consensus-based collaborative that identifies issues that affect the use of wind power, establishes dialogue among key stakeholders, and catalyzes activities to support the development of environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power. The NWCC consists of supporters of wind energy as well as those who see potential concerns with development.
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