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
Nebraska Cedar County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance Both April 2000

Cedar County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: April 24, 2000

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Nebraska Madison, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 625 Both March 2003

Madison, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 625

Date: March 1, 2003

Verified by WINDExchange on May 27, 2022

Nebraska Dakota County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 900.2 Small February 2006

Dakota County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 900.2

Date: Feb. 21, 2006

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Nebraska Gretna, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article 8 - Section 8.15 (small) - Section 8.16 (large) Both February 2008

Gretna, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article 8 - Section 8.15 (small) - Section 8.16 (large)

Date: Feb. 6, 2008

Verified by WINDExchange on May 27, 2022

Nebraska Nebraska City, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 528 Both November 2009

Nebraska City, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 528

Date: Nov. 16, 2009

Verified by WINDExchange on May 6, 2019

Nebraska Grand Island, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Chapter 36 Section 36-103 Both June 2010

Grand Island, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Chapter 36 Section 36-103

Date: June 9, 2010

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 19, 2018

Nebraska Saline County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance Both July 2010

Saline County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: July 10, 2010

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Nebraska Lancaster County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance Large March 2011

Lancaster County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance

Date: March 29, 2011

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 18, 2018

Nebraska Knox County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 8.07 Small April 2012

Knox County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 8.07

Date: April 12, 2012

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 26, 2021

Nebraska Knox County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 8.08 Large April 2012

Knox County, Nebraska - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 8.08

Date: April 12, 2012

Verified by WINDExchange on Jan. 26, 2021

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