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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Type of Wind
Date Enacted/Updated
Michigan Hamlin Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article 19 - Section AD Both November 2004

Hamlin Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article 19 - Section AD

Date: Nov. 18, 2004

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Michigan Billings Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 11.02 Both March 2008

Billings Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 11.02

Date: March 5, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Michigan Washington Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article 4 - Section 4.6 Small April 2008

Washington Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article 4 - Section 4.6

Date: April 2, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on May 27, 2022

Michigan Manchester Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance Both May 2008

Manchester Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: May 9, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on May 27, 2022

Michigan Marine City, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Title XV - Chapter 160 - Section 160.233 Small May 2008

Marine City, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Title XV - Chapter 160 - Section 160.233

Date: May 15, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 26, 2021

Michigan Superior Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 14.07 Both August 2008

Superior Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 14.07

Date: Aug. 14, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on May 6, 2019

Michigan Golden Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance Both September 2008

Golden Township, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Sept. 26, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on May 6, 2019

Michigan Wilson, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance Both November 2008

Wilson, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Nov. 21, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 19, 2018

Michigan Holland, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance Both February 2009

Holland, Michigan - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: Feb. 18, 2009

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Michigan Ottawa County, Michigan - Model Wind Energy Ordinance Both March 2009

Ottawa County, Michigan - Model Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: March 24, 2009

Verified by WINDExchange on May 6, 2019

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