Wind Energy Policies and Incentives

Federal, state, and local regulations govern many aspects of wind energy development. The nature of the project and its location will largely drive the levels of regulation required. Check the DSIRE database of federal and state renewable energy policies and incentives.

In August 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which extends the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for wind projects through 2024. Additionally, the IRA adds increased credit amounts and bonus tax incentives to the PTC and ITC for projects that meet specified requirements. In 2025, the standing PTC and ITC will be converted to technology-neutral versions, which will begin phasing out in 2032, or when total power sector greenhouse gas emissions decline to at least 75% below 2022 levels, whichever comes last. Learn more about the PTC and ITC.

To learn about primary federal incentives for developing and investing in wind power, resources for funding wind power, and opportunities to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies on efforts to move the U.S. wind industry forward, see Advancing the Growth of the U.S. Wind Industry: Federal Incentives, Funding, and Partnership Opportunities.

Ordinances Database

Wind energy ordinances adopted by counties, towns, and other types of municipalities are one of the best ways for local governments to identify conditions and priorities for all types of wind development. These ordinances regulate aspects of wind projects such as their location, permitting process, and construction. The standards specified in ordinances provide clarity to wind developers and the public. Ordinances may also address issues of community impact such as: land use, noise standards, and safety.

The WINDExchange ordinances database is a collection of U.S. wind energy ordinances at the state and local levels; it is not exhaustive. If you would like to submit a wind energy ordinance that is not represented in the database, please email Laura Carter.

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Title
Type of Wind
Date Enacted/Updated
Alabama Baldwin County, Alabama - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 13.13 Large May 2013

Baldwin County, Alabama - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 13.13

Date: May 23, 2013

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 20, 2021

Alabama Cherokee County, Alabama - Wind Energy Ordinance Large March 2014

Cherokee County, Alabama - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: March 18, 2014

Verified by WINDExchange on March 9, 2019

Alabama Etowah County, Alabama - Wind Energy Ordinance Large March 2014

Etowah County, Alabama - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: March 19, 2014

Verified by WINDExchange on March 9, 2019

Alaska Anchorage, Alaska - Wind Energy Ordinance Small February 2013

Anchorage, Alaska - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Feb. 26, 2013

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Alaska Cordova, Alaska - Wind Energy Ordinance Both December 2010

Cordova, Alaska - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Dec. 15, 2010

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Alaska Homer, Alaska - Wind Energy Ordinance Small September 2009

Homer, Alaska - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Sept. 29, 2009

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Alaska Kenai, Alaska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Title 14 Chapter 14.20 Section 14.20.235 Both January 2009

Kenai, Alaska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Title 14 Chapter 14.20 Section 14.20.235

Date: Jan. 31, 2009

Verified by WINDExchange on May 6, 2019

Arizona Bullhead City, Arizona - Wind Energy Ordinance - Chapter 17 Section 39 Small December 2009

Bullhead City, Arizona - Wind Energy Ordinance - Chapter 17 Section 39

Date: Dec. 15, 2009

Verified by WINDExchange on May 6, 2019

Arizona Cave Creek, Arizona - Wind Energy Ordinance Small December 2011

Cave Creek, Arizona - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Dec. 22, 2011

Verified by WINDExchange on Nov. 17, 2021

Arizona Coconino, Arizona - Wind Energy Ordinance Large July 2012

Coconino, Arizona - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: July 13, 2012

Verified by WINDExchange on Nov. 17, 2021

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