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
New York Town of Hammond, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance Both November 2011

Town of Hammond, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Nov. 1, 2011

Verified by WINDExchange on March 10, 2019

New York Town of Hopkinton, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance Both February 2018

Town of Hopkinton, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Feb. 27, 2018

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 26, 2021

New York Town of Kendall, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article VII Section 725 - 730 Both November 2011

Town of Kendall, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article VII Section 725 - 730

Date: Nov. 21, 2011

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

New York Town of Lowville, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance Both February 2009

Town of Lowville, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Feb. 19, 2009

Verified by WINDExchange on March 11, 2019

New York Town of Lyme, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance Large August 2012

Town of Lyme, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Aug. 11, 2012

Verified by WINDExchange on March 10, 2019

New York Town of Meredith, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance Both March 2008

Town of Meredith, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: March 22, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

New York Town of Orleans, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance Large March 2017

Town of Orleans, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: March 1, 2017

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 26, 2021

New York Town of Parishville, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance Both June 2017

Town of Parishville, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: June 14, 2017

Verified by WINDExchange on March 10, 2019

New York Town of Porter, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article IV - Section 58 and 59 Both November 2010

Town of Porter, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article IV - Section 58 and 59

Date: Nov. 8, 2010

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 26, 2021

New York Town of Randolph, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 10.25 and 10.26 Both December 2016

Town of Randolph, New York - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 10.25 and 10.26

Date: Dec. 1, 2016

Verified by WINDExchange on March 9, 2019

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